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GP52 KCO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 KCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,736 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear seat belts not tested

transfer box oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,088 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,283 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 87,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear wiper is diteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,962 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel on front suspension but cant see any leak

rear wiper is diteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 39,357 miles

front axle possibly missaligned

front chassis damaged

Fail 1 May 2009 39,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

front axle possibly missaligned

front chassis damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,255 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front chassis damaged possible front axle out of alignment

nearside front chassis repair not welded fully but not affecting brakes/suspension/steering

offside front chassis split but not affecting brakes/steering/suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2008 37,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front chassis damaged possible front axle out of alignment

nearside front chassis repair not welded fully but not affecting brakes/suspension/steering

offside front chassis split but not affecting brakes/steering/suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,683 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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GP52 KCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 GP52 KCO, 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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GP52 KCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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