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GU53 RZM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 146,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,810 miles

Nearside Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ball joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 128,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively close to excessive (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,816 miles

Coolant leak and low coolant ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Coolant leak and low coolant ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 116,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,215 miles

n/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 107,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyre(s) in poor condition deteriorated/cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,986 miles

Both front tyres cracking around sidewalls

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,442 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 76,442 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,954 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 57,445 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,966 miles

Nail in rear tyre

THE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT IN ITS OUTSIDE TREAD SHOULDER.THE TESTER ADVISES REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,748 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,072 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 RZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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