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WJ53 YHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,343 mi
Last recorded80,343 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 80,343 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 80,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 74,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded attaches to rigid pipe that runs to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,274 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 67,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,468 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 60,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,283 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 56,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,946 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 42,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under engine ()

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,936 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread wall 255/65/r16 x p c m/s 109h

o/s washer jet part blocked

oil leak at diff area

oil leak at gear box area

Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres cracking on tread wall 255/65/r16 x p c m/s 109h

o/s washer jet part blocked

oil leak at diff area

oil leak at gear box area

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,095 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 22,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight brake bind from o/s/f

Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,569 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,217 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 14,388 miles

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

all brake ferrules rusting

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,388 miles

all brake ferrules rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,578 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 YHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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