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GU53 JZM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 106,852 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BALL JOINT ON END OF STEERING DAMPNER SLIGHT LIFT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 91,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,644 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 86,639 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most steering rod (behind axle) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Both 3rd row seat belts not tested as no access (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp "pink"

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,499 miles

oil leak at front

Fail 6 Jul 2017 66,498 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

oil leak at front

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,537 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,374 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,234 miles

slight oil misting around steering box sector shaft seal

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 JZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU53 JZM, 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 GU53 JZM registered?

GU53 JZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is GU53 JZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 JZM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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