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CE53 JYW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 127,527 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 127,504 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 129,092 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 127,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 125,199 miles

Front axle seals leaking

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

chassis corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 125,199 miles

Front axle seals leaking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,134 miles

Front axle seals slight leak

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 124,134 miles

Front axle seals slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,781 miles

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

slight oil leak front axle

Pass 1 Sep 2014 116,875 miles

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

all suspension pipes corroded

n/s/f side light dull

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight misting of oil both front hub seals

slight play steering both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,036 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyrenear wearbands

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

petral flap insecure

slight oil leak at front diff and gearbox

slight play n/s/f drag link end

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,417 miles

chassis x member at g box 2missing bolts and 2 broken bolts

leak at front diff

n/s/r brake backplate holed and corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f draglink end

Fail 10 Sep 2012 104,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis x member at g box 2missing bolts and 2 broken bolts

leak at front diff

n/s/r brake backplate holed and corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f draglink end

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,252 miles

n/s/f front track rod end worn/play

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,744 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CE53 JYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CE53 JYW, 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 CE53 JYW registered?

CE53 JYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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