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GV53 RXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 103,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 102,074 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 29 Mar 2021 102,070 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front cv boot clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bracket from mount to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,964 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,842 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,702 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,911 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to deteriate

vehicle underside covered in under seal .

Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,670 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,016 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 64,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,267 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,583 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,062 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 RXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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