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GL52 EBM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,214 mi
Last recorded100,214 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 EBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 170,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear suspension switches in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2013 157,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 157,739 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 147,494 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,388 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 126,596 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 126,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,412 miles

nearside and offside front shockabsorber bottom bush bonding broken away.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,004 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 96,004 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 85,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 75,485 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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GL52 EBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL52 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

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

Is GL52 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 EBM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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