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BD53 GCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,550 mi
Last recorded166,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 166,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 12 Aug 2020 166,518 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front--rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill /front--rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2019 155,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 152,640 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 152,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,566 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 148,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,465 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 142,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,872 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 127,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,911 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 109,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,425 miles

center stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,851 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,519 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,848 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,880 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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BD53 GCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BD53 GCU, 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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BD53 GCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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