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GU53 GMF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,113 mi
Last recorded203,113 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 203,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 196,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 190,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 187,790 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 187,739 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 181,933 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

play in front drive shaft uj

Fail 8 Mar 2017 181,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

play in front drive shaft uj

Pass 10 Mar 2016 176,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 171,312 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 104,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres close to limit and perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside front outer c.v.boot in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres close to limit and perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside front outer c.v.boot in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2013 131,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

minor oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 149,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 130,339 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 130,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 110,938 miles

both front wiper blades starting to spilt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 92,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,243 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 GMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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