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GU03 HKD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,547 mi
Last recorded137,547 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 137,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside centre body mounts corroded

offside rear chassis rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2026 137,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside centre body mounts corroded

offside rear chassis rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2025 126,616 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,110 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,614 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel valve on side of head (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,617 miles

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Oct 2017 103,594 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,802 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 100,800 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 excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,024 miles

Rubber dust covers on front steering and suspension are starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rubber dust covers on front steering and suspension are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,957 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,932 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,483 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,094 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,389 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,439 miles

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)

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 HKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

GU03 HKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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