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GJ53 EPO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 EPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 135,701 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 135,699 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure locking nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 125,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 125,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,618 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 123,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,942 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 119,940 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,238 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 114,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,365 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,365 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,953 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,932 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 83,940 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,862 miles

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

handbrake only has a small amount of reserve travel

nearside front wiper slpit but clearing screen

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,837 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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GJ53 EPO 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 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ53 EPO, 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 GJ53 EPO registered?

GJ53 EPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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