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GU53 JYN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

145,385 mi
Last recorded145,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,385 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 145,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 136,678 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play yellow chalk on it (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,723 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 125,723 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 115,706 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 109,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,074 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,983 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 102,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,461 miles

chassis corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,451 miles

n/s front tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,690 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 92,078 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,510 miles

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK AROUND STEERING BOX.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,503 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

COOLANT PIPE FOULING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND LEAKING COOLANT.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK AROUND STEERING BOX.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,366 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Slight dampness around offside engine fuel block

Slight lift at front suspension upper and lower ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,677 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight lift at o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,665 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight lift at o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,523 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 42,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 JYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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