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GV52 XEJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,907 mi
Last recorded134,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,907 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel arches corroded

Vehicle floor corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,457 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 134,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 130,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 129,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 127,908 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,809 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,772 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 120,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,733 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 114,735 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 114,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,522 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 105,751 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 101,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 95,278 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,258 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f diff seal leaking

Fail 23 Dec 2009 81,258 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,376 miles

oil leak nsf hub area

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,357 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak nsf hub area

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 116,975 miles

nearside front brake calapier and swivel hub assembly "damp". No leaks from brake system detected but source of dampness not found during test. Further investigation recommended

nearside rear tyre pressure low

rear brake pads worn thin

rear bumper in poor condition

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2006 101,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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 XEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV52 XEJ, 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 GV52 XEJ registered?

GV52 XEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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