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GJ53 NKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,297 mi
Last recorded157,297 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 NKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 157,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes dirty (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated / output reduced

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Tiwbar elcetrics insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bulkhead at servo corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks / serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounts corrosion

Rear spring mounts on axle corroded

Sill covers fitted

Steering box leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 157,195 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounts corrosion

Rear spring mounts on axle corroded

Sill covers fitted

Steering box leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes dirty (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated / output reduced

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Tiwbar elcetrics insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bulkhead at servo corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks / serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 146,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 146,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 135,340 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar hydraulic ram dust cover split

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 4 Apr 2024 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar hydraulic ram dust cover split

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Apr 2023 123,367 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 123,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking ACE Anti roll ramp leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm ball joint at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 113,277 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 113,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,251 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,358 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,209 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,632 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,030 miles

chassis all over surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,783 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 NKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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