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GF53 UCV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,665 mi
Last recorded128,665 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 128,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 120,557 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 106,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 97,221 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 97,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 85,601 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2016 85,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 May 2015 73,309 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,309 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 62,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

Pass 28 May 2013 51,238 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 51,235 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,773 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2012 39,758 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)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,300 miles

Front tyres are wearing low

Rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 28 May 2010 25,190 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 25,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2009 20,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 20,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,184 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 UCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

GF53 UCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is GF53 UCV safe to buy?

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