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GK53 OHT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,210 mi
Last recorded99,210 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,210 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.

oil leaks.(some possibly power steering fluid leaks)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,449 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pad worn on offside front

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 Dec 2009 80,449 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pad worn on offside front

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,173 miles

Coolant level low.

Near side rear reverse light innop.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 53,173 miles

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

Coolant level low.

Near side rear reverse light innop.

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,283 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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GK53 OHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK53 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

GK53 OHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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