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GV53 ZHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,718 mi
Last recorded166,718 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 166,718 miles

Front Radiator cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Hun seal slight weepage

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,208 miles

Nearside Rear hub area damp

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 152,234 miles

Both nearside tyre walls have slight curb damage.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front springs corroded.

Rear prop shaft drive flange rubber starting to split.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Various oil leaks.

Various patches of corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 152,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both nearside tyre walls have slight curb damage.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Front springs corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Handbrake travel long.

Metal brake pipes at rear slight corrosion.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear propshaft rubber starting to split.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,608 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded.

Front radius arm bushes chassis end starting to split.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Front windows tinted.

Play in steering.

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to crack.

Rear radius arm bushes chassis end starting to perish.

Steering box leaking slightly.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 142,608 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing with in 30cm of brake servo/master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front windows tinted

Both headlamp lenses faded

Front radius arm bushes chassis end staring to perish

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Play in steering

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to crack.

Rear radius arm bushes chassis end starting to perish

Steering box leaking oil slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,405 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting strong advise.both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 132,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting strong advise.both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,298 miles

chips on screen

light surface rust

n/s/r tyre nail & slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leaks (engine, gearbox & diff)

power steering box damp

power steering slightly notchy

suspension boots & bushes perished & split

wipers smeary

Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)

chips on screen

light surface rust

n/s/r tyre nail & slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

oil leaks (engine, gearbox & diff)

power steering box damp

power steering slightly notchy

suspension boots & bushes perished & split

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,710 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

chassis has corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

chassis has corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded

front discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to chassis. exhaust and some body mountings

n/s rear bump stop missing

small oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,173 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,174 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 62,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,045 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,977 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 ZHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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