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GV03 NPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

153,017 mi
Last recorded153,017 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 NPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 153,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 150,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,482 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,531 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,245 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 134,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 128,344 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 128,344 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2010 114,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 108,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,123 miles

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

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

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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GV03 NPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GV03 NPJ, 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 GV03 NPJ registered?

GV03 NPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is GV03 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 NPJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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