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WJ53 YGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,950 mi
Last recorded128,950 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,106 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,181 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,889 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,882 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested owing to significant engine oil leak and risk of engine damage. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levellers inop (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to chassis at rear. Small hole outside of prescribed area O/S/R

Heavy corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,376 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,367 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,327 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,929 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 88,929 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,578 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,718 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 YGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

WJ53 YGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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