MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive top and under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff oil leak
various underside corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed exceeding 2.69 1/m (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive top and under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff oil leak
various underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fluid 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))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
chassis and out riggers rusty
both rear out riggers rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
oil leak from engine
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
oil leak from engine
Nail in O/S rear tyre
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)
all brake pads low
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY53 DVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 DVF, 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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GY53 DVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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