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WJ53 JZD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,770 mi
Last recorded215,770 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 JZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 215,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 212,732 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 207,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering box

Pass 22 Aug 2020 201,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 196,584 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 191,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 179,525 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 167,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outter edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 154,654 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 154,654 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 142,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 142,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,737 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 132,737 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres slightly mis-shapen

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,engine bay,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear chasis rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,765 miles

engine oil leak

rear chassis rusty

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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 12 Sep 2007 62,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,584 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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WJ53 JZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ53 JZD, 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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WJ53 JZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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