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GU03 GSZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,168 mi
Last recorded172,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 GSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 172,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 169,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 166,072 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 166,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 1,589,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,537 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak gear box

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 127,550 miles

Front diff leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 127,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front diff leaking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front bump stop missing

engine oil leak

transfer box leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,814 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 75,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,905 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,755 miles

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

oil leak

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 GSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GSZ, 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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What year was GU03 GSZ registered?

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

Is GU03 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 GSZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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