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GF53 JXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,067 mi
Last recorded172,067 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 172,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 169,780 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 167,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis getting rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2023 159,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear seats in boot missing

Fail 3 Aug 2021 146,933 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear seats in boot missing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 143,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged X4 tyre valves perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,315 miles

Both rear chassis rails are corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 122,315 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear chassis rails are corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 115,039 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,076 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,940 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,828 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,091 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,984 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 46,958 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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GF53 JXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF53 JXU, 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 GF53 JXU registered?

GF53 JXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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