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GU53 GNK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,647 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,577 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,863 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,230 miles

chassis corroded at rear section

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,630 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,055 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Wiperblades split on ends.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,425 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,077 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,077 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear halfshaft seal possibly leaking.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,302 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU53 GNK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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