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GV53 RXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,413 mi
Last recorded127,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 127,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 126,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 125,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 122,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,155 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 114,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear half shaft seal slight leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear halfshaft seal slight leak.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,461 miles

Both rear half shaft oil seals slightly leaking

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,592 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,592 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2015 94,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,393 miles

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

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

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 RXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RXG, 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

How do I check the history of GV53 RXG?

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What year was GV53 RXG registered?

GV53 RXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is GV53 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 RXG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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