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AX53 MJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,626 mi
Last recorded127,626 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 127,626 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,065 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2024 124,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track tube (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking ace ram leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2015 103,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 101,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,155 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 915,556 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 14 Mar 2012 915,556 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,121 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs heavily worn

both rear brake discs starting to wear

damage to n/s reversing lamp lens

horn button on o/s of steering wheel not working

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs heavily worn

both rear brake discs starting to wear

damage to n/s reversing lamp lens

horn button on o/s of steering wheel not working

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,233 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,483 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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AX53 MJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX53 MJY, 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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What year was AX53 MJY registered?

AX53 MJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AX53 MJY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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