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AU53 YJE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

188,017 mi
Last recorded188,017 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 188,017 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 185,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 180,435 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 180,435 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 175,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 170,982 miles

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 9 Nov 2019 165,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 156,048 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear step hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated covered in grease but partially visible and deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced metal bonded mud guard holed. Not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at chassis to rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various underside and suspension/chassis components are heavily under-sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,864 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

rear step corroded(at mounting underside)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 154,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

rear step corroded(at mounting underside)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,523 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 149,523 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above front rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 139,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 139,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,643 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 125,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering damper bolt loose self leveling suspension link worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,373 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 111,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,596 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,711 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 42,706 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,794 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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AU53 YJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 YJE, 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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AU53 YJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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