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AU53 YJT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,489 mi
Last recorded215,489 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 215,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 215,489 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 215,480 miles

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

Under vehicle slightly corroded in places

Fail 12 Jul 2022 215,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under vehicle slightly corroded in places

Pass 18 Aug 2021 213,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 211,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 209,220 miles

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

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 YJT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 YJT registered?

AU53 YJT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 YJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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