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GF53 OAJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,912 mi
Last recorded211,912 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 211,912 miles

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

Pass 5 Sep 2022 196,460 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 181,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 173,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 162,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 160,655 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 155,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 149,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 147,016 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear bump stop missing

Off side rear bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 147,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear bump stop missing

Off side rear bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 134,612 miles

Front brake pads need changing next service or 4000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light not working

Off side rear axle bump stop missing Near side rear axale bump stop missing

Rear pads need changing next service or 3 to 4000 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,393 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 121,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

high level stop lamp inoperative

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,455 miles

fluid leak over gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,991 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 OAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

GF53 OAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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