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GF53JXU
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration GF53JXU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 10 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,780 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,451 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- chassis getting rusty
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,894 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,672 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake binding
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,933 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear seats in boot missing
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear seats in boot missing
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,084 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Valve stem slightly damaged X4 tyre valves perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (j))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,140 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,453 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,436 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 27 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,315 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear chassis rails are corroded.
29 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear chassis rails are corroded.
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,039 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 27 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,076 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,076 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,948 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,828 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013 27 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,971 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 27 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 27 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,173 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,870 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,984 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 27 Jun 202610 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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GF53JXU was registered on 2003-10-30
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