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GV53 ZKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,129 mi
Last recorded130,129 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 130,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,739 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 101,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,064 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,064 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 81,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,903 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 65,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,604 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2009 49,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,229 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 ZKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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