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GL52 HDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

214,914 mi
Last recorded214,914 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 214,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside, centre and nearside rear ()

Fuel pipe corroded and moist filler neck

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 207,869 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play To drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 207,869 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play To drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 193,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 177,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 177,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 174,508 miles

brakes;; both front and rear disc's worn

brakes;; nearside front and rear disc's in poor condition

lights;; rear high vision stop light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2012 174,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brakes;; both front and rear disc's worn

brakes;; nearside front and rear disc's in poor condition

lights;; rear high vision stop light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2011 171,679 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 171,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear off vehicle was jacked up in the wrong place

Fail 3 Sep 2011 169,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 140,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 119,850 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 119,837 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 103,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 86,611 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 60,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,943 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 60,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 HDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

GL52 HDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is GL52 HDY safe to buy?

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