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DN52 GBO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

208,119 mi
Last recorded208,119 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 GBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 208,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bn/s and o/s rear chassis rails slight corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 194,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner damaged and has rough edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 194,248 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center section hanger adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner damaged and has rough edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 179,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 161,844 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 161,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 136,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 130,420 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 130,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 121,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 114,100 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 114,095 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,247 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 105,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,017 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,623 miles

front tyres are part worn.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 54,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,348 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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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DN52 GBO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN52 GBO, 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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DN52 GBO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DN52 GBO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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