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GV52 XPE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

265,244 mi
Last recorded265,244 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 265,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 258,642 miles

Rear Chassis covered in underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2023 251,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 242,648 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 233,891 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 223,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 223,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Front brake discs and pads worn

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 222,660 miles

N/S/R Wing insucure

Rear prop rubber joint splitting

Various areas of corrosion (underneath)

Fail 25 Nov 2019 222,659 miles

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification Sharp edges on kick board mounting brackets (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/R Wing insucure

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

Rear prop rubber joint splitting

Various areas of corrosion (underneath)

Pass 29 Nov 2018 206,329 miles

rear chassis is heavily corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2018 206,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear chassis is heavily corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2017 187,688 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,263 miles

rear brakes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 176,249 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brakes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 174,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 160,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 160,456 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 142,841 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 131,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,459 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,667 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2008 83,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,538 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,881 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 XPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XPE, 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 XPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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