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GU53 GNO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 128,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 126,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 122,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,774 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,107 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,071 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

rear tyres are worn to 3mm nail in n/s

wiper blades are split at the ends

Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise handbrake convertor leaking oil,(possibly oil seal on transfer box).

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,698 miles

advise handbrake convertor leaking oil,(possibly oil seal on transfer box).

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,672 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3mm advise replacement

n/s reverse light lense is cracked

slight oil leak from paking brake drum

Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,977 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 GNO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 GNO registered?

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

Is GU53 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 GNO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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