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GJ53 HRR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,187 mi
Last recorded202,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 202,187 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2023 195,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 188,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 181,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 175,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 167,634 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connection with brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 159,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,030 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,364 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between chassis and body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 128,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 128,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 128,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 127,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 127,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 123,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front A bar slightly insecure

Oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 10 May 2012 116,229 miles

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,052 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,243 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 105,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,821 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,486 miles

front brake pads worn front discs at limit

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 HRR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HRR, 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 HRR registered?

GJ53 HRR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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