CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV03 NSJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

204,182 mi
Last recorded204,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationGV03 NSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
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

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 204,182 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 204,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 199,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 190,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll ram gaiter (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 190,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll ram gaiter (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 183,153 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 183,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 175,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 175,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 164,470 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 164,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 156,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 156,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 155,296 miles

Central Upper Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 140,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 135,918 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 100,817 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 28 May 2008 83,861 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 83,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 64,867 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread 2.5mm and 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,150 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

GV03 NSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSJ, 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 GV03 NSJ?

You can check the full history of GV03 NSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV03 NSJ registered?

GV03 NSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is GV03 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 NSJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV03 NSJ 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 GV03 NSJ. 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.