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GJ53 HSC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,608 mi
Last recorded110,608 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 110,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch ( rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play main stg bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 90,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

slight knock from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,428 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,780 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 71,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,475 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 HSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSC, 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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GJ53 HSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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