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158,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to bulkhead and inner wheel arch
corrosion to chassis rails
corrosion to outer sills
corrosion to rear section of chassis rails
damage to door
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to bulkhead and inner wheel arch
corrosion to chassis rails
corrosion to outer sills
corrosion to rear section of chassis rails
damage to door
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear step bracket corroded away
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in half (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear leaking above the chassis rail (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear step bracket corroded away
Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by chassis (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to centre to rear exhaust joint
corrosion to rear chassis and front wheel arch
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both sides and rears (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to chassis and out riggers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust mounting's heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, pads on approx 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine, possibly other leaks as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Height sensor secured with cable tie due to being swollen by corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis slightly corroded
Offside Rear Height sensor secured with cable tie due to being swollen by corrosion
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slightly perished ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust mounting's heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, pads on approx 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine, possibly other leaks as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Due to bottom ball joint being worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Height sensor secured with cable tie due to being swollen by corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight, due to bottom ball joint being worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis slightly corroded
Offside Rear Height sensor secured with cable tie due to being swollen by corrosion
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slightly perished ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65 hr16 109h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak on engine/ gearbox ()
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak on engine/ gearbox ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU53 GHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 GU53 GHZ, 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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GU53 GHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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