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GF53 UCE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,188 mi
Last recorded168,188 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 160,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 156,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 154,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 153,219 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 153,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 150,823 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 146,525 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 144,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 143,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 140,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 135,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 113,876 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 UCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF53 UCE, 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 GF53 UCE registered?

GF53 UCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is GF53 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 UCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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