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GJ53 NKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,038 mi
Last recorded161,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 161,038 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 21 Jun 2025 149,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 137,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 132,191 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 132,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking Back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2022 125,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 120,807 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no seats or seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2021 120,807 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade was dirty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade was dirty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear no seats or seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,004 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,325 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassic (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassic (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,665 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,620 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,367 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 31,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,677 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 15,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

GJ53 NKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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