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GJ53 HPZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

207,580 mi
Last recorded207,580 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 207,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 197,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 197,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 190,653 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 185,408 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline pass due to condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 177,885 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 166,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play back track rod bar. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,528 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle is heavily under-sealed chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 140,927 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 140,927 miles

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

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 125,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 125,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,146 miles

slight oil leak off side front /pos steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,123 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,154 miles

Both nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

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 HPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

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

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