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EX53 GBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,013 mi
Last recorded229,013 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 GBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 229,013 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 229,013 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 226,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 225,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 223,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 215,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 200,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 177,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 164,364 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 164,364 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 156,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak various oil leaks on engine and diffs ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 chips (8.3.1d)

spare tyre low tread

Fail 2 Oct 2017 156,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak various oil leaks on engine and diffs ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 chips (8.3.1d)

spare tyre low tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 150,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 150,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking from engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel light is on

oil leak

t.c light is on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,225 miles

All steel pipes to and from stability system control unit rusted

O/S/F suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 137,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering retaining device insecure Steering box drop arm nut not locked (2.2.C.1g)

All steel pipes to and from stability system control unit rusted

O/S/F suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 125,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to o/s/r to centre section brake pipe

slight movement to n/s/f rear track rod end

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak noted engine bay area

Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,430 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,910 miles

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

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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EX53 GBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX53 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 GBY registered?

EX53 GBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EX53 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 GBY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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