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RA53 FYJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,758 mi
Last recorded143,758 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 143,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 138,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 135,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

brake pedal anti slip worn

exhaust front to rear joint rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,749 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,749 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail height sensor (2.4.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,821 miles

boyh rear suspension bump stops missing

off side rear suspension hight sensor arm has slight crack

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,452 miles

Condensation N/S/R upper lamp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,452 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Condensation N/S/R upper lamp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear axle upper bump stop missing on nearside

trailer fog lamp is inoperative

underside of vehicle and various steel pipes are showing corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear axle upper bump stop missing on nearside

trailer fog lamp is inoperative

underside of vehicle and various steel pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,637 miles

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

brake judder nearside front

front brake pads look like they are getting low

park brake lever has slightly long travel

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,354 miles

center rear seat belt is slow to return

horn sounds a bit weak

nearside rear rumble seat tilt back handle is broken

offside front brakes are binding very slightly

offside rear axle bump stop is missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,408 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,408 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,819 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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RA53 FYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 FYJ, 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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RA53 FYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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