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GU53 GMG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,223 mi
Last recorded137,223 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 137,223 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front control arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 129,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,049 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,852 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front steering joints slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

both rear chassis corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 115,840 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front steering joints slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

both rear chassis corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,287 miles

steering box area damp

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,587 miles

Front pads low

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,557 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed and perished

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area

Fail 24 Oct 2011 92,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed and perished

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,618 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some deterioration to suspension steering etc -possible leak from steering box?

Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some deterioration to suspension steering etc -possible leak from steering box?

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,703 miles

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

brake discs worn -fronts very marginal

Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake discs worn -fronts very marginal

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,348 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 GMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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