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GJ53 ZXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,711 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,710 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,033 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 93,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,373 miles

both front tyres have small splits to inside wall no cords exposed

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,789 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre low on inner edge and has side wall damage

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,027 miles

cut in osf tyre side wall

Fail 25 Oct 2007 44,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in osf tyre side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

GJ53 ZXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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