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DU53 YCJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,769 mi
Last recorded140,769 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 140,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

inner flitches corroding

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

outer sills corroding

slight corrosion on flexi brake ferrules

slight play in rear watts link

Fail 1 Nov 2024 140,745 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Flitch Near Baulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Tank Support Strap Broken

Fail 30 Sep 2024 140,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Forward Track Control Bar locking device Loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Under Steering Box ( Marked in yellow chalk) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Right Hand Bush Marked in Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tow Bar Ball & Pin not present

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 134,882 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 134,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 129,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,103 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has hole but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,059 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 120,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 113,302 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 113,302 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 112,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 110,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 108,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,560 miles

Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,800 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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DU53 YCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DU53 YCJ, 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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DU53 YCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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