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WJ53 YEC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,304 mi
Last recorded209,304 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 209,304 miles

all floor panels inner and outer sills all inner inner wings, steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front radiator mounting is corroding

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on all chassis rails and there mountings

wiper linkage is worn

Fail 21 Feb 2024 209,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all floor panels inner and outer sills all inner inner wings, steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front radiator mounting is corroding

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on all chassis rails and there mountings

wiper linkage is worn

Pass 22 Feb 2023 201,011 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front o/s tyre starting to wear

o/sn/s front inner wings corroded

oil leaks

oil leaks

radiator mounting corroded

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floors,chassis rails, front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner and outer sills ,tow bar and mountings starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2023 201,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill close to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill close to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front o/s tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

oil leaks

radiator mounting corroded

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floors,chassis rails, front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner and outer sills ,tow bar and mountings starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2022 192,851 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 192,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 182,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 169,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 161,533 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 151,306 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 151,306 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,538 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,783 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,190 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,908 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 YEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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