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GF53 NZV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

228,081 mi
Last recorded228,081 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 228,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 225,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 222,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 220,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 217,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 215,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 212,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 209,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 206,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 203,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 200,090 miles

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 188,984 miles

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 185,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 170,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 156,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 127,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,094 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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GF53 NZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF53 NZV, 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 GF53 NZV registered?

GF53 NZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GF53 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 NZV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 NZV have outstanding finance?

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