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KE03 GCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,384 mi
Last recorded173,384 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 GCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 173,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 167,275 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 160,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 156,763 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 145,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 142,354 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills & Various parts of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp slightly flickering

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

inner steps are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 142,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills & Various parts of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp slightly flickering

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

inner steps are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer side steps have corrosion

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,509 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,509 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,081 miles

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

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)

brake light in the rear window is not working

Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

brake light in the rear window is not working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,961 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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KE03 GCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KE03 GCU, 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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KE03 GCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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