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RJ53 OKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,472 mi
Last recorded213,472 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 213,472 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 213,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 208,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 204,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 198,798 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 198,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 187,961 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 187,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 172,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 172,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 161,403 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 148,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,668 miles

nearside rear brake back plate oily

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,226 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 OKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ53 OKG, 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 RJ53 OKG registered?

RJ53 OKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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