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GJ53 YFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,111 mi
Last recorded193,111 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 193,111 miles

Front both axle seals wet.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle seal wet.

Fail 17 Oct 2025 193,111 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both axle seals wet.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle seal wet.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 188,405 miles

Rear unable to inspect 3rd row seats and seat belts.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 185,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside reverse light in-op.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 178,584 miles

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

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

Nearside reverse light in-op.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,481 miles

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

Nearside reverse light in-op.

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

unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 163,481 miles

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

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

Nearside reverse light in-op.

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

unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,000 miles

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

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

unable to check 3rd row seat belts.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 126,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,771 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,121 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,severe corrosion disc face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)

corrosion to both front shock absorber top mountings

engine dip stick in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,120 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,severe corrosion disc face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear does not open from inside

corrosion to both front shock absorber top mountings

engine dip stick in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,226 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 106,223 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,726 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,880 miles

Knocking noise from rear

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,423 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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GJ53 YFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ53 YFL, 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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GJ53 YFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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