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EY53 GHU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,161 mi
Last recorded114,161 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2018 114,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2018 114,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 112,801 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,051 miles

Both front body mounting corrored

Both rear sections off chassis rails corroroed

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust m0unting corroroed

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front body mounting corrored

Both rear sections off chassis rails corroroed

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust m0unting corroroed

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 97,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,558 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

rear back axel diff has oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,977 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,506 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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EY53 GHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY53 GHU, 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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EY53 GHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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