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GJ53 HPV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,116 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 97,116 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavily undersealed

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 88,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heavily undersealed

nearside rear suspension level sensor damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 74,349 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,754 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 57,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,173 miles

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

front fog lamps in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,712 miles

high leval brake light not working but may not be connected

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,454 miles

slight oil leak from the off side rear drive shaft oil seal which may lead to brake disc contamanation

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 HPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

GJ53 HPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GJ53 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 HPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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