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EJ53 YHX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,544 mi
Last recorded124,544 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 124,544 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2025 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack top left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 120,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat cushion loose

Fail 23 Sep 2024 120,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat cushion loose

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,070 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 109,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 108,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,267 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,051 miles

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 23 Sep 2015 146,844 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 146,841 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,943 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 143,942 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 136,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 136,533 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 129,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,862 miles

advisory note diesel leak from engine under tray and suspension nearside front but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,595 miles

Nail in offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,536 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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EJ53 YHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ53 YHX, 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 EJ53 YHX registered?

EJ53 YHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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