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GL52 CRU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,810 mi
Last recorded199,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 199,810 miles

Both rear bump stop's missing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 199,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stop's missing

Upper Stop inop

Pass 8 Jul 2017 190,611 miles

Both outer steps corroded

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Spring corroded

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassie (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 181,316 miles

Both outer steps corroded

Both rear back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassie (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 171,939 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 171,939 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 159,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high level brake light not working

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 159,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high level brake light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 151,405 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 151,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2012 143,960 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 137,703 miles

(strong advise) zone A of windscreen has a crack just on the legal limit of 10 mm

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 127,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 104,255 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 89,573 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,751 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front, lower damper bush, debonded

very slight oil leaks from transfer box, rear axle pinion and nearside rear hub.

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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GL52 CRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL52 CRU, 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 GL52 CRU registered?

GL52 CRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GL52 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 CRU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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