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GL53 NMV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,474 mi
Last recorded122,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 117,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,512 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,763 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,005 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2017 62,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,636 miles

exhaust joint flange deteriorated

fuel flap requires attention

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,670 miles

Chassis has corrosion

Exhaust flanges deteriorating

Nearside front and rear tyres cracking in outer walls

Nearside front hub oil seal slight leak

Rear brake discs pitting

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,611 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake discs pitting

rear chassis has corrosion

tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,538 miles

slight drive shaft oil leak

slight pitting rear brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,609 miles

both front lower suspension balljoint covers soon need replacing

front brake hoses poor condition (ferrules corroded)

offside front bump stop missing

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,709 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,709 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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GL53 NMV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GL53 NMV, 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 GL53 NMV registered?

GL53 NMV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is GL53 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 NMV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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