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WJ53 YGO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,853 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,624 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,491 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,602 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,770 miles

dirty underneath

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,634 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,330 miles

chassis rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,156 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 YGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WJ53 YGO, 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 WJ53 YGO registered?

WJ53 YGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WJ53 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 YGO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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