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GV52 HKO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 HKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 76,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower reverse lamp has slight damage.

Fail 15 Jan 2024 69,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower reverse lamp has slight damage.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower reversing lamp has slight damage.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,127 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Jan 2019 61,127 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes when when brake lights come on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,125 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 59,125 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering arm o/s ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,556 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front side walls cracking up

Offside Front side walls cracking up

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,582 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres perished

gear box oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front tyres perished

gear box oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,481 miles

all four tyres perished and splitting

Pass 27 Dec 2013 49,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres perished

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall cords not showing

Fail 27 Dec 2013 49,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres perished

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall cords not showing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2013 46,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2011 42,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,651 miles

Oil leak

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,743 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,846 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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GV52 HKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV52 HKO, 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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GV52 HKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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