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GP53 RRP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,285 mi
Last recorded150,285 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 RRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front side lights flickering

Fail 30 Oct 2023 150,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front side lights flickering

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,897 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,896 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Stops working when brakes applied (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,996 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas corroded also covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 124,995 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas corroded also covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 120,851 miles

corrosion in chassis generally

serious oil leak ,advise attention

wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link ,advise renewing asap

Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated (slight play)

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

Offside Front shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated (slight play)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 107,341 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated (slight play)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated (slight play)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,626 miles

Front tyres are perishing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres are perishing

covers fitted to engine and underside

slight play in steering

underside slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,201 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,082 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,430 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise third brake light not working

advise various metal brake pipes and hose ferrells [n/s/f chasssis and front to rear plus o/s/r cross pipe] showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,231 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,030 miles

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

rear most seat belts not checked

Fail 8 Dec 2010 51,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear most seat belts not checked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,211 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,461 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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GP53 RRP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP53 RRP, 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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GP53 RRP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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