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DG53 YMJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,763 mi
Last recorded177,763 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 177,763 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 177,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 174,851 miles

Offside Front body mounting slightly corroded

Offside Outer step corroding

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 168,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 156,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,453 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 141,387 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,869 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,141 miles

Rear chassis slight corrosion

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,304 miles

rear diff oil leak

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Aug 2018 110,304 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear diff oil leak

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2017 171,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

ace system slight leak

front diff leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,490 miles

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

front diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,525 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,340 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 126,329 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,306 miles

Both sides rear tyres waring thin on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,334 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 48,916 miles

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

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

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 20 Sep 2008 48,916 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,194 miles

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,430 miles

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

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

near side door mirror cracked

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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DG53 YMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DG53 YMJ, 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 DG53 YMJ registered?

DG53 YMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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