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GU03 GPZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 GPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,767 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 77,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,685 miles

Coolant leak header tank

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,369 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,746 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking end of front axle area , half shaft outer oil seal area in axle tube , (Differential / Gear type oil EP 85/90 ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,461 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone "A" less than diameter 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,552 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 63,552 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,885 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear seat folded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear seat folded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s front brake flexi ferrules corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres close to legal limit

n/s and o/s rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear discs pitted

side steps and sill skirts fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s front brake flexi ferrules corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres close to legal limit

n/s and o/s rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear discs pitted

side steps and sill skirts fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,596 miles

exhaust rusty

pads very low

underside very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust on chassis.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust on chassis.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,887 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,435 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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GU03 GPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 GU03 GPZ, 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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GU03 GPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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