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GY53 TWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,165 mi
Last recorded134,165 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 TWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 134,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 125,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,994 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 120,984 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,343 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear rear seats no in

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,598 miles

Rear 2 REAR REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 14 Sep 2018 111,575 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

REAR REAR SEATS 2 OF

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,698 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 96,513 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 94,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 91,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,043 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 59,119 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 58,993 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 50,632 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 50,632 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 TWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

GY53 TWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 TWD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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