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AO53 GGP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,043 mi
Last recorded87,043 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,043 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 87,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,023 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2025 86,009 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,473 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s mirror glass insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2024 84,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached o/s/r suspension height link not attached/rubber broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

clutch anti slip missing

n/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,517 miles

Body panel slightly loose both rear wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,603 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 80,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Outer sills becoming corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear height sensors worn

Rear suspension stops missing

Fail 3 Jun 2021 78,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension travel stops missing

rear ride height sensors worn

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,253 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,791 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Mud flap mounts corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,397 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front shock bushes worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis starting to corrode

rear seats folded away

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,795 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 60,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 60,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,390 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 57,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,995 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,960 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 50,102 miles

front no plate cracked

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 46,552 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 46,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,123 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge 2/ n/s front tyre near legal limites worn on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2007 30,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,003 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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AO53 GGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 GGP, 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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AO53 GGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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