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GJ53 KDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,474 mi
Last recorded115,474 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,951 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 102,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,812 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,893 miles

Emissions not tested as was running on gas

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,200 miles

active cornering system disconnected

Pass 2 Jul 2016 64,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 34,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,057 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 20,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,687 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 KDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

GJ53 KDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GJ53 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 KDK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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