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GU53 JYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 146,163 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 146,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 142,771 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 142,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,285 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,995 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,539 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 134,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,845 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes and suspension pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 129,845 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,726 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 124,655 miles

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

suspension pipes corroded

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,816 miles

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

suspension pipes corroded in general

Fail 20 Dec 2017 117,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension pipes corroded in general

Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes along chassis to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

fuel pipes and suspension pipes corroded

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,543 miles

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

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

suspension pipes corroded in general

Fail 21 Dec 2015 99,543 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

suspension pipes corroded in general

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded in general

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,054 miles

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

both rear diff hub seal leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,516 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,552 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU53 JYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU53 JYA, 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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GU53 JYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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