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GF53 UCR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,918 mi
Last recorded23,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,918 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 21,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,226 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 UCR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

GF53 UCR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GF53 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 UCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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