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GF52 GHO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 128,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,099 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 127,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 125,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 121,206 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,172 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,014 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,176 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis rails have light surface corrosion

engine management light on

Fail 26 May 2017 100,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

oil pressure light flickering

underside corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,428 miles

o/s/r seat and seat belt missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,429 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,057 miles

slight exhaust leak

wipers split both sides

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,834 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 32,427 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped ,thin

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,427 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped ,thin

Pass 28 Dec 2005 27,557 miles

Offside 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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GF52 GHO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF52 GHO, 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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What year was GF52 GHO registered?

GF52 GHO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is GF52 GHO safe to buy?

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