MOT Status
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148,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section on chassis to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
metal brake pipes coated in underseal making full inspection difficult
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
reverse lights come on dim with fog lights
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
oil leak from rear diff
reverse lights come on dim with fog lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
track rod end slight play o/s/f
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GH53 GLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 GH53 GLH, 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 GH53 GLH registered?
GH53 GLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is GH53 GLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for GH53 GLH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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