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GV53 ZHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

232,341 mi
Last recorded232,341 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 232,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 140,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 132,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,753 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 102,752 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,255 miles

General areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,554 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,803 miles

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,275 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 49,249 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,043 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 37,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,793 miles

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

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

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 ZHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHE, 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 GV53 ZHE registered?

GV53 ZHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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