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GJ53 FNR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 126,383 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 124,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,625 miles

surface rust on chassis, none excessive

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,869 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,696 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange corroded system still secure when inspected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,514 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,578 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,933 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front brake discs pink indicating brake has got hot at sometime,not binding when inspected on test,advise customer to keep under observation

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,100 miles

slight oil seepage from the underside of vehicle,inspected oil level and power steering level all ok,further investigation to try and pin point

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,829 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front windscreen wiperblades perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,597 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,958 miles

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

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

both front windscxreen wiperblades starting to perish,still clear windscreen at the moment

Fail 22 Nov 2007 36,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,199 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,984 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 FNR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 GJ53 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

GJ53 FNR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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