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GV52 XED

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,586 mi
Last recorded166,586 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 166,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 155,988 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 155,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 149,701 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s headlamp slight haze

Pass 16 Oct 2012 147,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 140,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 134,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 128,677 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 103,850 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 83,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,737 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 XED is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XED, 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 GV52 XED registered?

GV52 XED is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GV52 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 XED shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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