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GK53 LXD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,714 mi
Last recorded208,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 208,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 196,364 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 184,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in rear axle stabilizer bar offside

Fail 9 Dec 2021 184,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in rear axle stabilizer bar offside

Pass 27 Nov 2020 171,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 159,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 147,986 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 147,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,138 miles

signs of corrosion on o/s/r chassis rail

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015
Pass 11 Jun 2015
Fail 5 Jun 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,188 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 100,188 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,253 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 LXD 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 76.9%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

GK53 LXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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