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VN53 GXD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 GXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 141,265 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support corroded

Front shockabsorbers little damping effect

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 136,144 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,432 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,101 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,334 miles

General chassis corrosion.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 102,334 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General chassis corrosion.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp aims low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,154 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 87,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,707 miles

rear axel bump stops missing

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 23 Aug 2010 77,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axel bump stops missing

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,689 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leak from top hose

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,975 miles

diesel emissions close to maximum permissible

Fail 2 Sep 2008 58,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diesel emissions close to maximum permissible

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,128 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are worn

front windscreen wipers very poor clearance, rear wiper blade is scratching screen badly

Pass 25 May 2007 48,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,383 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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VN53 GXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN53 GXD, 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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VN53 GXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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