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GJ53 HPN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,526 mi
Last recorded168,526 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 168,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OSF Door hinge detached

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

Pass 17 Aug 2025 166,886 miles

Driver door stop hinge detached

OS Side step corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 165,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 160,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 154,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 151,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to side steps

Pass 13 Jun 2020 148,397 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

Fail 10 Jun 2020 148,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

Pass 7 Jun 2019 146,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hi level stop light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 141,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 140,585 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 140,554 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 136,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,074 miles

Bolts missing from gear box cross member

Fail 21 Jun 2012 129,071 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Bolts missing from gear box cross member

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,089 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 111,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre cut at sidewall

n/s rear wheel damaged

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 HPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

GJ53 HPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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