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GP52 KFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 KFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively arms (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,117 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2024 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 70,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated central mounting coler rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,824 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has very small amount of play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has very small amount of play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,066 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,310 miles

Both front shock turrets becoming corroded

Engine light on

Front antiroll bar damper boot deteriorated

Nearside CAT heat shield loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front back plate loose

Oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,633 miles

Nearside front brake pipe nut corroded

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Engine light on

Nearside front brake pipe nut corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre is soft

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 33,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,347 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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GP52 KFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP52 KFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GP52 KFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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