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GF53 MJO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,649 mi
Last recorded125,649 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 MJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 125,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 122,427 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 122,387 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 113,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slightly low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 113,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slightly low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,283 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 106,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Every pipe coated in thick wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Entire vehicle underside coated in thick wax oil

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Very slight (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 106,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Every pipe coated in thick wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Entire vehicle underside coated in thick wax oil

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Very slight (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 105,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

all under vehicle components covered in and grease or other material

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,601 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,458 miles

Centre & n/s/r seatbelt webbing starting to fray

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,166 miles

Nearside number plate lights getting dim

centre & n/s/r seatbelt webbings starting to fray

o/s/f acer pipes rusting at clamp area

oil leak from main oil filter housing area

wiper arm springs weak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside number plate lights getting dim

centre & n/s/r seatbelt webbings starting to fray

o/s/f acer pipes rusting at clamp area

oil leak from main oil filter housing area

wiper arm springs weak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,575 miles

o/s/f & both rear tyres wearing low

oil leak from engine area

spare tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake hose ferrules rusty

front tyres starting to wear low

fuel filter housing corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,445 miles

ACER pipes starting to rust at front

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine area

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,122 miles

front brakes starting to rust on inner faces

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,089 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,486 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,166 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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GF53 MJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

GF53 MJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GF53 MJO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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