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WJ53 YHG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,723 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 122,702 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brings on stop lamps when switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brings on stop lamps when switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all stop lamps coming on and staying on when position lamps switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,865 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - rear section - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 113,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - rear section - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,223 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low - advise strip and check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 77,013 miles

o/s /f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,007 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,896 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2013 72,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,231 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 68,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and rear transmission damp with oil

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,751 miles

13% front brake imbalance.

n/s registration plate light slightly dim.

oil leak on rear of engine.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,429 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 YHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHG, 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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What year was WJ53 YHG registered?

WJ53 YHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 YHG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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