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GU03 HLC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,355 mi
Last recorded159,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,355 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 159,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,275 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 143,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 143,871 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front tyres worn uneven

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged at top

chasses corroded

front diff oil leak ?

mid to rear box joint corroded badly

Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars in center worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumpstop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven stepped inner edge on wear bars in center (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss weep on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexys ferrules corroding

fuel line corroding

mid box to rear exhaust box flange badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 125,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,214 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Oil leak engine and gearbox oil leak ()

mid to rear exhaust pipe joint corroding

suggest tracking check

susspension pipes corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

ADVISE fuel pressure regulator damp.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,623 miles

ADVISE both front tyres low 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,636 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,105 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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GU03 HLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

GU03 HLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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