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GJ53 HSG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,536 mi
Last recorded146,536 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 146,536 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,536 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 144,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 138,871 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 110,965 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 102,635 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 102,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,724 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 HSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

GJ53 HSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GJ53 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 HSG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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