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GK53 JPU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,786 mi
Last recorded142,786 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,786 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 142,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking anti roll bar piston (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 130,858 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2014 130,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,858 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

rear fuel badly chaffed

Fail 27 Mar 2013 118,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear fuel badly chaffed

Fail 14 Apr 2012 107,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 107,773 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,314 miles

car produced as 7 seater inc driver but 2 seats removed prior to mot

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,758 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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GK53 JPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK53 JPU, 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 GK53 JPU registered?

GK53 JPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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