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AV53 GCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,761 mi
Last recorded167,761 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 167,761 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive axle joint weeping oil, not enough to severely affect braking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 163,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 20 Oct 2022 162,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 161,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 160,747 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 160,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 160,695 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,886 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower axle ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 147,871 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play both upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,375 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 137,364 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum and pump noisy. (2.3.1)

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,477 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Feb 2012 112,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

five front seatbelts checked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 92,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,041 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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AV53 GCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV53 GCZ, 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 AV53 GCZ registered?

AV53 GCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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