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GV52 XPM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,305 mi
Last recorded178,305 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 178,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

underbody chassis at rear flakey

Pass 5 Apr 2024 172,074 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 172,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 171,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 171,010 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 171,010 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 169,771 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2020 169,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 161,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 156,339 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 145,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 145,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 133,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 121,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 115,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,437 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 87,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,803 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 71,187 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,187 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 67,509 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 XPM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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