CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU03 ZWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 101,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 100,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,450 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 29 Jun 2021 96,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 94,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter sensor (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,667 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,186 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,560 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,380 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU03 ZWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZWE, 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

How do I check the history of GU03 ZWE?

You can check the full history of GU03 ZWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU03 ZWE registered?

GU03 ZWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GU03 ZWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 ZWE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU03 ZWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU03 ZWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.