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RG53 GVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,030 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,714 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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RG53 GVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RG53 GVA, 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 RG53 GVA registered?

RG53 GVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RG53 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 GVA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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