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GU03 ZVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,933 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leeking

Offside Rear outer sill rear very rusty

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 101,507 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not spraying (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,269 miles

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,269 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front washer jet partially blocked

vehicle structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front washer jet partially blocked

vehicle structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,631 miles

Rear chassis heavily corroded at rear axle area nearside and offside, but tow bar mounting areas appear secure

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,207 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes -on top of chassis and difficult to inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,880 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes -on top of chassis and difficult to inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,970 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,704 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,416 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 26,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,175 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 ZVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

GU03 ZVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is GU03 ZVA safe to buy?

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