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GY53 DTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,806 mi
Last recorded156,806 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 156,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wheel arch top of airbag and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wheel arch top of airbag and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminal wires positive and negative (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery wire positive and negative (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front to rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 155,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front underbody covered in oil/grease from multiple sources.

General heavy corrosion across chassis but not excessive.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 153,905 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 150,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 143,062 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 142,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and lower joint boot missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 134,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,369 miles

CHID SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEATBELT.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front forward track rod end has slight play in the balljoint.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,984 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bump stops missing

front tyres wearing on inner edge

possible oil leak area of n/s rear hub oil seal

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,962 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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GY53 DTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY53 DTN, 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 GY53 DTN registered?

GY53 DTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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