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GU53 JYJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,478 mi
Last recorded217,478 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 217,478 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges very worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded near to the limits. Over chassis by the top air bag mounting

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Offside wiper spindle assembly appears badly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle is leaking oil from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer 7 pin socket is damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2018 217,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear hub leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced rear lamp is 3/4 full of dirty water affecting the light output (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently outer runner not locking allowing the seat to move when braking (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire major leak from the fuel regulator on the back of the cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges very worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded near to the limits. Over chassis by the top air bag mounting

Offside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Offside wiper spindle assembly appears badly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle is leaking oil from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer 7 pin socket is damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 203,445 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 203,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2012 183,936 miles

front prop shaft to transferbox rear uj very badly worn.

off side door mirror insecure to limit.

off side rear tyre inner side wall badly worn near to limit.

rear fog lamp lens cracked.

rear near side reversing light lens broken

Fail 10 Sep 2012 183,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front prop shaft to transferbox rear uj very badly worn.

off side door mirror insecure to limit.

off side rear tyre inner side wall badly worn near to limit.

rear fog lamp lens cracked.

rear near side reversing light lens broken

Pass 12 Aug 2011 175,311 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 175,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 140,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 113,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 113,700 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,743 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 JYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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