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VU53 GRF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

239,491 mi
Last recorded239,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 239,491 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

vehicle is extensively modified

Pass 16 Jul 2022 236,135 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2021 232,541 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 228,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 225,959 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 223,678 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 216,586 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 196,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 188,200 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 182,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 158,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 134,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front brake discs worn

fuel regulator slightly damp

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,097 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,691 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,691 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,700 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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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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What year was VU53 GRF registered?

VU53 GRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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