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GJ53 OAO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 63,796 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,701 miles

Nearside Front track rod end gaiter slight perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 58,159 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 58,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,458 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear tyres cracking outer side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,761 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,768 miles

high level brake light not working

osr axle oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 41,681 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

high level brake light not working

osr axle oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,126 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

osr axle oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

osr axle oil leak

osr fog lamp unit damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 25,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,691 miles

All brake hose ferrules are corroded front & rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,218 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 road tyres perished on tread and side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,545 miles

Nearside front brake disc is slightly scored

Offside rear brake disc is slightly scored

Oil level is over full

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,879 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 OAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

GJ53 OAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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