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GK53 NCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 NCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and centre seat belts not tested due to seat folded down

Fail 28 Feb 2015 100,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror glass losse

n/s/r and centre seat belts not tested due to seat folded down

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,543 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,664 miles

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

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

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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GK53 NCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK53 NCF, 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 GK53 NCF registered?

GK53 NCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GK53 NCF safe to buy?

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