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OE53 YJR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,419 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,526 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,920 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise damage to bottom of windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,771 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,360 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 YJR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

OE53 YJR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is OE53 YJR safe to buy?

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