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GU53 JXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

237,905 mi
Last recorded237,905 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 237,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 237,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 227,327 miles

emissions clean

under side corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 215,878 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 215,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 203,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 200,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

Fail 31 Jan 2022 200,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

Pass 4 Feb 2021 193,510 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 193,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 176,812 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 176,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded in chassis behind offside rear suspension air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 166,176 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 155,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre has deep out in outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 147,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 137,916 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 137,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,639 miles

Oil leak

near side wiper blade poor

Fail 2 Jul 2013 118,639 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

near side wiper blade poor

Pass 28 May 2012 110,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n s front brake disc worn

os front brake disc worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,435 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 79,426 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,198 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,813 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 50,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,458 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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GU53 JXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GU53 JXX, 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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GU53 JXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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