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GV53 RXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 134,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,292 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle chassis and outriggers have corrosion in several places

Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,296 miles

N/s/r door appears difficult to open from outside

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes visible in N/s/f wheel arch are considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive There is a considerable amount of oil under the engine and front of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis and outriggers have corrosion in several places

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

N/s/r door appears difficult to open from outside

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes visible in N/s/f wheel arch are considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive There is a considerable amount of oil under the engine and front of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis and outriggers have corrosion in several places

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,733 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/s/f tyre is wearing a little low on inner edge, relative to the rest of the tread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Several leaks under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,110 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive There appears to be a number of oil leaks all over the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,490 miles

Both sides, front shock absorber lower bushes appear to have pulled through and be adrift

Both sides, rear metal brake pipes are considerably corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to remove cover to gain access (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks from engine, gearbox, diff, and power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 105,490 miles

Both sides, front shock absorber lower bushes appear to have pulled through and be adrift

Both sides, rear metal brake pipes are considerably corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to remove cover to gain access (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks from engine, gearbox, diff, and power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,650 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

n/s/f seat belt stiff to release under load

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion STRONG ADVISE marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion STRONG ADVISE marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,699 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion STRONG ADVISE marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion STRONG ADVISE marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,868 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,285 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,157 miles

both rear tyres perrished on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,165 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,334 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,688 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 RXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV53 RXC, 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 RXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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