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MJ53 GJG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 GJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advanced wear in both drag link ends and nearside track rod end worn

all tyres perished

both rear and offside front axle bump stops missing

both wiper blades torn at ends

corrosion on areas of rear brake discs

corrosion on rear exhaust flanges and mounting lugs

damage to trailer electrical socket

taped repair to front and rear bumpers

Fail 25 Oct 2013 72,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advanced wear in both drag link ends and nearside track rod end worn

all tyres perished

both rear and offside front axle bump stops missing

both wiper blades torn at ends

corrosion on areas of rear brake discs

corrosion on rear exhaust flanges and mounting lugs

damage to trailer electrical socket

taped repair to front and rear bumpers

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,616 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

bump stops missing at offside front and both rear

nearside rear door does not open from outside

nearside rear fold up seat mechan ism broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

taped repair to front and rear bumper bars (plastic)

tyres perishing and offside rear partially deflated

various suspension arm bushes deterioratinf

Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

bump stops missing at offside front and both rear

nearside rear door does not open from outside

nearside rear fold up seat mechan ism broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

taped repair to front and rear bumper bars (plastic)

tyres perishing and offside rear partially deflated

various suspension arm bushes deterioratinf

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,358 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Damage to nearside front plastic bumper

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

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

Nearside rear fold up seat mechanism broken

Nearside rear passenger door does not open from the outside

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

Various pitch bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,654 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,094 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,526 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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MJ53 GJG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ53 GJG, 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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MJ53 GJG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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