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GV52 XOZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

323,066 mi
Last recorded323,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XOZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 323,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 323,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 319,795 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f headlight slight misting

Pass 4 Jun 2015 312,486 miles

chassis corroded front & rear

Pass 15 May 2014 306,837 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 303,372 miles

rear chssis corroded

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight playo/s track rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2012 298,489 miles

ACE pipes corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis rusty

n/s rear brake disc shield corrodedand rusty

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 298,468 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ACE pipes corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis rusty

n/s rear brake disc shield corrodedand rusty

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2011 289,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight perrishing on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre perrished on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre has slight perrishing on outer sidewall

rear boot seats folded (belts not tested)

slight damp patch on front axle

Pass 6 May 2010 279,654 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 279,654 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 269,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 269,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 241,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 198,438 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 159,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 159,396 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 XOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV52 XOZ, 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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What year was GV52 XOZ registered?

GV52 XOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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