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AV53 GDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,836 mi
Last recorded113,836 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 108,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,939 miles

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))

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,285 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp another light showing with fog light on (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 106,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp another light showing with fog light on (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 104,045 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,451 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 101,398 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,183 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

o/s/f tyre inner wall split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

high level stop lamp not working.

o/s/f tyre inner wall split

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,341 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear lamp water ingress

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front inner wing panels starting to corrode

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded top of chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear lamp water ingress

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front inner wing panels starting to corrode

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,509 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,652 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,652 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,582 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Clutch pedal antislip missing.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,454 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2013 84,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 765,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,084 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,644 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre stop lamp not working.Possible fuel leak on engine.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,732 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,089 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,584 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 GDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AV53 GDK, 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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AV53 GDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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