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GF53 UBC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,117 mi
Last recorded151,117 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 151,117 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 150,854 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced along side fuel tank (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along side fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 142,328 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 142,324 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken and parts missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear headlight adjuster broken but still functioning correctly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,031 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear step corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near excessive (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 138,031 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear step corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near excessive (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear spare tyre flat

all underneath corroded and rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2022 137,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear spare tyre flat

all underneath corroded and rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 124,544 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,773 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 111,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 99,147 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,360 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,753 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 43,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,061 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 36,061 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,331 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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GF53 UBC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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