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GY53 UPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

289,157 mi
Last recorded289,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 289,157 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 285,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 281,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 275,797 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2019 275,776 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2018 266,347 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2017 256,935 miles

both rear anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

head lights deteriorated

light corrosion to parts of chassis

radiator support bar corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 249,073 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

chassis has light corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

radiator support bar corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 240,502 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing thin

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 233,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 218,734 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 218,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 216,525 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 187,890 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Water in N/S headlamp but not effecting beam image

Fail 11 May 2011 187,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Water in N/S headlamp but not effecting beam image

Pass 3 Feb 2010 161,687 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 161,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 128,101 miles

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

Oil leak

steering wheel cover wearing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 103,719 miles

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

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

fluid leak from offside rear hub

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2007 103,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

fluid leak from offside rear hub

nearside rear tyre getting low

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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GY53 UPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY53 UPJ, 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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GY53 UPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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