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GL52 HMO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,327 mi
Last recorded162,327 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,327 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 162,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 162,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 162,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 161,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 161,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 146,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 134,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,012 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 117,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 117,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear bump stops are missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,766 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 116,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 111,106 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 111,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,308 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 83,689 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r axle,angle sensor link broken

Pass 6 Feb 2007 83,689 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r axle,angle sensor link broken

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,253 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 68,253 miles

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

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

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 HMO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

GL52 HMO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is GL52 HMO safe to buy?

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