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ML53 GEK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 GEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most arm ON LIMIT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most arm ON LIMIT (2.2.B.1f)

chip to screen

possible diesel leak at rear of engine no leak time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,896 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs getting worn

underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,613 miles

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

Some play near side track rod end (rear).

Unable to assess rear inner brake pad thickness.

Under side of vehicle soiled.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,678 miles

front shocker bushes getting worn

suspension air bags getting perished

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,891 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes to flexes getting corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,041 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front and rear discs getting worn

front and rear pads getting low

rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering box

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,800 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear suspension air bags getting perished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,001 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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ML53 GEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML53 GEK, 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 ML53 GEK registered?

ML53 GEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is ML53 GEK safe to buy?

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