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GL52 EEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 EEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 200,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 188,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 164,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,204 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

rear of sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 159,195 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

rear of sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 157,263 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 157,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 154,164 miles

Front shock absorber towers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 150,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 142,189 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 142,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 140,212 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2014 140,212 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear seats not fitted at time of inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,264 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 131,264 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,428 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 112,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 104,106 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,536 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,964 miles

Front wiper blades require replacement soon.

Oil leak from rear diff pinion seal.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,626 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 12 Jan 2006 44,861 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 44,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EEF, 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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GL52 EEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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