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RJ53 OKH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,491 mi
Last recorded121,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,125 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 110,119 miles

Central Front Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,515 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,624 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,677 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 95,384 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,384 miles

Front number plate cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,922 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

steering box damp

wear front disc

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,427 miles

o/s/r tyre torn on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,082 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 OKH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ53 OKH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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