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GU53 GME

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,593 mi
Last recorded143,593 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 143,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,867 miles

nsf top on bottom ball joints have play

osf top on bottom ball joints have play

osr brake link pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,597 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 77,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,264 miles

slight oil leak steering box area

small cuts in n/s/f sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,561 miles

n/s/f drag rod track rod end has slight play (marked in yellow)

possible fliud leak form steering box

Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,497 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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GU53 GME is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GME, 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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What year was GU53 GME registered?

GU53 GME is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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