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GU53 GJE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,764 mi
Last recorded206,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 206,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lense Missing / Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis / Suspension Arms Light Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 206,762 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked Windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil / Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lense Missing / Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Broken Hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis / Suspension Arms Light Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 199,874 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis / Suspension Arms Light Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 199,872 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis / Suspension Arms Light Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 192,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 181,472 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 181,465 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 169,058 miles

front tyres wearing low

oil leak engine area

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 168,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering ball joint at hub (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing low

oil leak engine area

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 155,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

active suspension light on [amber]

ignition key broken

n/s/f tyre cracking inner sidewall

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2015 155,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake lamp inoperative

rear door handle stiff

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 147,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 134,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 118,898 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,511 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,543 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 91,524 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,940 miles

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

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

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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GU53 GJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU53 GJE, 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 GJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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