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GR53 ZYN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,123 mi
Last recorded152,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 152,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 147,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 147,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 124,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,637 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,273 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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GR53 ZYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GR53 ZYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR53 ZYN registered?

GR53 ZYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GR53 ZYN safe to buy?

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