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WJ53 YHL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,784 mi
Last recorded154,784 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 154,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 152,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,900 miles

dry under side

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,988 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedle slightly spongy

Pass 22 Dec 2020 139,920 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 139,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 115,990 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 115,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,266 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 102,410 miles

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear step mount corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 96,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 85,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,979 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,342 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,796 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,838 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,060 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 42,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside and nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyre on wear indicator bar, also offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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 YHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

WJ53 YHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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