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WJ53 YEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,973 mi
Last recorded187,973 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 187,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to perform decelerometer test due to chassis corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached due to chassis corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached due to chassis corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn between front differential and transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 178,852 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 178,825 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WATTS linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 172,489 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 172,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 165,458 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 165,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis ( trailing arm front mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018
Pass 21 Nov 2017 129,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,862 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,906 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 118,537 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 YEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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