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AU53 GDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,445 mi
Last recorded131,445 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,445 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 131,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,130 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 123,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 115,120 miles

Exhaust mid section hanger corroded and broken. Also joint to rear section corroded and thin.

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

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

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

Possible fuel leak on fuel filter, seems damp.

Possible fuel leak on pipes above rear axle.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 115,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.55.18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.55.18 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mid section hanger corroded and broken. Also joint to rear section corroded and thin.

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

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

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

Possible fuel leak on fuel filter, seems damp.

Possible fuel leak on pipes above rear axle.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 105,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,393 miles

high level stop lamp inop

nearside rear tyre 2mm

power steering fluid level at min

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight damage to windscreen

slight seepage of oil from around steering box area

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,833 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,826 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,944 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 77,941 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,819 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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AU53 GDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU53 GDZ, 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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AU53 GDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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