MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handbrake travel high.
Oil leak around rear diff.
Oil leak around transfer box.
Oil leak.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Handbrake travel high.
Oil leak around rear diff.
Oil leak around transfer box.
Oil leak.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
all tyres sidewalls cracking
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
near side and offside front tyres worn inside edges
slight stone chip damage to near side of windscreen
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU53 SDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SDZ, 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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How do I check the history of GU53 SDZ?
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What year was GU53 SDZ registered?
GU53 SDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is GU53 SDZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU53 SDZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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