IPad 3rd gen battery indicator issue

Hi.
My iPad 3rd gen started behaving odd not long after updating to iOS 6.1.3. While discharging, as soon as it hits around 30% mark the battery indicator makes an instant drop to around 20% mark. Every single time.
The time usage is still very good, almost 14 hours from 100% to 0. (I don't use games or push notifications)
I've already done a restore and set as new iPad and the issue dissapeared for only 1 charging cycle, then reappered again.
I've also done 3-4 'calibrations' for the battery, meaning completely running it down and then charging it to 100%. Nothing changed.
I've restarted it several times by holding both home and power buttons and still no good.
I also mention my iPad is in perfect shape, a mechanical issue is out of the question. Regarding the charging cycles, despite using it daily, I suppose I haven't passed 100 cycles, so it's not even near its life span.
Any answers that can help me understand this anomaly are welcomed.

I tested using two Battery Utilities (now battery says 98%) Boost Magic says 100% and Battery Magic says 96% so here is the summary none agree.
iPad indicator 98%
Battery Magic 99%
Boost Magic 99%
Not sure which is correct or why it read 95% when I looked at it this morning then reverted to 100% after turning off and then on again.

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