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GV53 FVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,966 mi
Last recorded162,966 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 162,966 miles

Front slight oil leak

Front slight water leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 146,473 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 143,845 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 143,836 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg in rear suspension prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Top ball joint has seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 136,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Staining on fuel tank - no leak apparent

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,897 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner face of NSF chassis - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis inner face - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis inside radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR chassis lower face - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of NSF chassis - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak from around tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,376 miles

Right hand steering wheel horn push not working

Fail 6 Jan 2018 127,369 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Right hand steering wheel horn push not working

Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,998 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed/perished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,849 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2017 124,836 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

Headlamp insecure nearside (1.7.3)

Headlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis inner face next to rear radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis outer face next to air suspension bellow mounting (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

offside rear brake pads very low

rear chassis very rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2016 118,915 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

offside rear brake pads very low

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,427 miles

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

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

offside reverse light lens broken

Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside reverse light lens broken

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,201 miles

slight leak p/s box

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 8 Nov 2011 70,199 miles

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

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

o/s/f rebound rubber missing

slight leak p/s box

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,688 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 55,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,350 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,076 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,051 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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GV53 FVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GV53 FVB, 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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GV53 FVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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