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LR03 GAZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

204,725 mi
Last recorded204,725 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 GAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 204,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2025 196,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 186,684 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jun 2023 176,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 161,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 148,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 142,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,481 miles

O/s rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,492 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,917 miles

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Rear wiper arm broken

Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,917 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 63,689 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 41,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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LR03 GAZ 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 84%.

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 LR03 GAZ, 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 LR03 GAZ registered?

LR03 GAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LR03 GAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 GAZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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