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GF53 OAW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,156 mi
Last recorded145,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 145,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested insecure rear prop (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door hinge insecure low hinge frame broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both lower rods rear pin bushes (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated bare wire end left insecure (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush on rod from chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose handbrake drum end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no attached to vehicle (0.1 (d))

Steering system excessively rough turning to the right is very limited (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure frame broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component likely to become detached wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rod from chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake warning light permanently on

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside and nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 141,099 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside and nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 136,980 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,840 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,064 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,095 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,092 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 155,656 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 155,656 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 141,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

nearside rear fog light lens broken

offside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,433 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,317 miles

crack in o/s/ r lamp

slight leak from steering

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,370 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Slight leak on power steering box.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,122 miles

N\s\f wing indicator lamp slightly loose.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,122 miles

N\s\f wing indicator lamp slightly loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OAW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAW, 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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GF53 OAW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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