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OE53 YJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,898 mi
Last recorded95,898 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,898 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside is corroded in places

Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,706 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 85,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 84,968 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,728 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,526 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper arm damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet area (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,180 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear wiper arm damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,347 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,270 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,009 miles

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

advise wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 44,511 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,461 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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OE53 YJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE53 YJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 YJD registered?

OE53 YJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is OE53 YJD safe to buy?

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