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GH53 GLH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,449 mi
Last recorded148,449 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH53 GLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 147,288 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,905 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section on chassis to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 141,123 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2018 139,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 138,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,664 miles

metal brake pipes coated in underseal making full inspection difficult

Pass 15 Oct 2015 130,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 130,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

track rod end slight play o/s/f

Pass 25 Oct 2013 122,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 122,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 117,091 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 117,081 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 113,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,053 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,721 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,095 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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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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GH53 GLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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