MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
vehicle is extensively modified
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
chassis showing signs of corrosion
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
front brake discs worn
fuel regulator slightly damp
o/s front bump stop missing
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 GRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 VU53 GRF, 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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How do I check the history of VU53 GRF?
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What year was VU53 GRF registered?
VU53 GRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is VU53 GRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 GRF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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