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GJ53 KFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,250 mi
Last recorded166,250 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 166,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 160,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 148,938 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 216,813 miles

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

covered in underseal

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2022 131,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,861 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 120,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,579 miles

steering box slight leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,861 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 99,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,443 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 79,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,363 miles

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

front pads slightly low.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,991 miles

rear no plate damage

screen damage

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,610 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 KFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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