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GJ53 NHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,321 mi
Last recorded196,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 196,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front nearside and offside head lights damaged/loss slightly but work fine

underside off chassis muddy

Pass 16 Jun 2020 190,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 182,837 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,842 miles

Nearside Rear ride height sensor broken

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 175,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear ride height sensor broken

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,681 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 169,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from union on back of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/65/r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power/steering box union (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to all of underside of vehicle <recommend rust treatment>

Pass 11 Feb 2016 164,691 miles

Nearside Rear LEVALING ARM DAMAGED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER LIGHT RUST (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 164,691 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high NEEDS DRILLING (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear LEVALING ARM DAMAGED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER LIGHT RUST (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 157,290 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 157,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 149,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front bumper damage but is secure

o/s and n/s rear chassis and tow bar slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2014 149,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front bumper damage but is secure

o/s and n/s rear chassis and tow bar slight corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2013 149,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 135,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake back plates have oil containation on them but not on brake discs or brake pads when inspected

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,880 miles

rear axle seals a bit damp

rear pads/dics low

small chip in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,535 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,826 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion flexy brake pipe unions

Fail 15 Aug 2007 57,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion flexy unions

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,663 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 NHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NHE, 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 NHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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