MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil leak
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
front tyres wearing low
oil leak engine area
rear brake discs corroded
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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