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GU03 HJX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,521 mi
Last recorded140,521 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,521 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 140,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,772 miles

Nearside Rear door handle inoperative from outside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,590 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,535 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,436 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,436 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 52,555 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 44,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,425 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,425 miles

nail in tyre

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 HJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU03 HJX registered?

GU03 HJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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