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GU53 JYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,407 mi
Last recorded129,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 121,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,261 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 113,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 113,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,583 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,501 miles

Nearside Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 70,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,406 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 48,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,627 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,906 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,720 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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GU53 JYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JYE, 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 GU53 JYE registered?

GU53 JYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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