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AJ53 YBT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,840 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,731 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 95,729 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 85,344 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 78,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body part of (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,112 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

slight play offside front lower ball joint

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,236 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,156 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear bump stop broken

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,157 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipes have been greased

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

Front brake discs

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,273 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,348 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,304 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,494 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AJ53 YBT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AJ53 YBT, 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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AJ53 YBT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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