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HX53 JYB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,279 mi
Last recorded162,279 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 JYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 162,279 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 162,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 161,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 160,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 160,058 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 255,332 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 255,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Diesel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 155,528 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters slightly split

Fail 11 Jan 2021 155,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front ball joint gaiters slightly split

Pass 4 Dec 2019 247,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 247,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 151,788 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 151,788 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 142,346 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,712 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 6 Nov 2013 122,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,452 miles

both front damper mountings slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,452 miles

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

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

both front damper mountings slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,409 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 81,409 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear seats folded away at the time of the test

Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,379 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,036 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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HX53 JYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HX53 JYB, 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 HX53 JYB registered?

HX53 JYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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