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GJ53 HRO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,720 mi
Last recorded126,720 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,482 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 109,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 106,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 104,739 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,385 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 97,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coolant lever low slight coolant leak.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,764 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,027 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,727 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,727 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,797 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 63,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,096 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,096 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,645 miles

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

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

nearside no plate lamp dim due to lense being dirty

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,768 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 HRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

GJ53 HRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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