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GU03 NTM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,138 mi
Last recorded122,138 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 NTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,527 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear torsion bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,893 miles

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

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern slightly Hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern slightly Hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,716 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 98,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 95,505 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 92,331 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,389 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,252 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 86,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 13 Apr 2017 83,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 77,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,084 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,082 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,032 miles

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

propshaft coupling perished

steering component (steering box) has a minor leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,398 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,547 miles

Both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,240 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 NTM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

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

Is GU03 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 NTM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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