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AO53 GJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

219,168 mi
Last recorded219,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 219,168 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2024 217,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 217,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 214,860 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 210,503 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 206,087 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 204,633 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 202,854 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 202,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 189,467 miles

o/s front tyre cuts to tread area

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 175,871 miles

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

front prop shaft rear universal joint soon need attention

Pass 20 Apr 2015 162,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 150,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 138,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 138,060 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 137,953 miles

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 137,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,960 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,960 miles

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.

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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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.

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AO53 GJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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