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GV52 XDL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,721 mi
Last recorded236,721 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 236,721 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on limit (2.3.1)

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 262,283 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 236,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 235,475 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 235,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 215,123 miles

Heavy oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Nov 2012 197,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips to screen

nearside front headlight misted

rear number plate lights dim

major oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2011 176,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 175,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 141,183 miles

see advisory no:- 851508280236

Fail 15 Oct 2010 141,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to chassis mainly at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear number plate is in poor condition borderline pass

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,830 miles

Oil leaking from engine.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,766 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r caliper slightly sticking

Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,025 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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GV52 XDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV52 XDL, 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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GV52 XDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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