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SJ53 GTZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 158,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 158,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 152,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier non standard fixing (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hydraulic suspension pipes covered with grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavy with surface corrosion front to back. Previous MoT fail areas patch welded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 152,703 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hydraulic suspension pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 152,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Innerwing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Innerwing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 152,087 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 148,608 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 146,190 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 137,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 127,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 80,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 72,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 52,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,396 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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SJ53 GTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ53 GTZ, 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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SJ53 GTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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