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GY53 DVN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,413 mi
Last recorded182,413 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 182,413 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 181,562 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 180,333 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 177,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 174,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 169,989 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 163,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 158,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 155,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 155,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 148,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil/coolant leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 138,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 128,677 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,658 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 115,416 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate has slight water damage

Fail 29 Sep 2012 115,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front numberplate has slight water damage

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/r diff seal weaping

Pass 13 Sep 2011 100,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r diff seal weaping

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,308 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are feathered

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,542 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 DVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

GY53 DVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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