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RJ53 GGO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,338 mi
Last recorded124,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front registration plate is partly obscured by bull-bar

offside rear load-level link is swollen and distorted

offside rear top of engine looks wet?

stone-chips in front windscreen

tow bar draw pin is missing

whistle from manifold area [noted on smoke test]

Fail 6 Jun 2012 124,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front registration plate is partly obscured by bull-bar

offside rear load-level link is swollen and distorted

offside rear top of engine looks wet?

stone-chips in front windscreen

tow bar draw pin is missing

whistle from manifold area [noted on smoke test]

Pass 31 May 2011 107,155 miles

both rear auxillary sidelights inoperative [if fitted]

exhaust smoke erratic?

offside rear brake back-plate looks wet, rear service brake increase decrease differential is high

rear of engine on underside wet with oil?

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,058 miles

both rear axle bump stops are missing

front brake pads look low

front service brake imbalance seems high thru mid range of effort

vehicle presented with nearside rear seat belt unit missing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 90,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear axle bump stops are missing

front brake pads look low

front service brake imbalance seems high thru mid range of effort

vehicle presented with nearside rear seat belt unit missing

Pass 14 May 2009 77,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 65,396 miles

front brake imbalance high

front underside of engine oiley

vehicle re-presented with nearside rear seat removed

Fail 7 May 2008 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake imbalance high

front underside of engine oiley

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,695 miles

rear brake pads look low

nearside rear door will not centerally unlock

rear folding side seats very stiff in operation

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,485 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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RJ53 GGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ53 GGO, 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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RJ53 GGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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