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EA53 GHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,378 mi
Last recorded160,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 GHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 160,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 160,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid / rear of exhaust system corroded on flanges and mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to / from ABS modulator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discolored but not effecting light omitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 150,690 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 150,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear filter head housing damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2020 146,246 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 138,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section for both front to rear brake pipes on unions. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Axle / Hub (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Axle / Hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 114,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres cracked between treads

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,775 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside front and offside rear tyres cracked between treads

offside front door mirror glass taped in place

offside front wheel arch trim loose

one of two horn buttons broken

possible diesel leak but engine cover preventing access

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust coroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,243 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,996 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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EA53 GHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EA53 GHV, 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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EA53 GHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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