MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from abs pump to nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from abs pump to nearside front flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
front off offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
nearside and offside headlight beam patterns just visiable
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from abs pump to nearside front flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
front off offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
nearside and offside headlight beam patterns just visiable
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s center chassis near rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
rear propshaft rear rubber coupling cracked
o/s front tyre cuts to tread area
rear propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front prop shaft rear universal joint soon need attention
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Serpentile belt starting to shread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AO53 GJK 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 78.3%.
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 AO53 GJK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AO53 GJK?
You can check the full history of AO53 GJK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AO53 GJK registered?
AO53 GJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is AO53 GJK safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO53 GJK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AO53 GJK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO53 GJK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.