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GJ53 HNZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,199 mi
Last recorded147,199 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,199 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 147,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 145,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,836 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,419 miles

rear inner chassis legs have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,154 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen has small chips

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,054 miles

small stone chips in screen

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,777 miles

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 19 Oct 2017 96,325 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,838 miles

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

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

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

start of corrosion to nearside and offside chassis

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,347 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,335 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,916 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 HNZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

GJ53 HNZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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