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HL03 GXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,338 miles

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

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

rear foot step corroded on end of beam

Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,610 miles

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

n/s/f shock bush worn

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak engine /// diff

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak engine /// diff

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from engine.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 2 Jul 2014 75,252 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,252 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall is in poor condition

offside front tyre outer wall is in poor condition

offside rear tyre is going bold on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,531 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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HL03 GXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HL03 GXC, 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 HL03 GXC registered?

HL03 GXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for HL03 GXC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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