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YA53 JNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,004 mi
Last recorded181,004 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 JNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 181,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL REAR INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 178,483 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 178,483 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 178,472 miles

Central Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 172,118 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs .....n/s/r inner arch....underbody overall slight corrosion chassis has been welded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 172,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs .....n/s/r inner arch....underbody overall slight corrosion chassis has been welded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 162,673 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 147,835 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,386 miles

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

under body rust

Pass 4 Aug 2018 119,444 miles

offside front and rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,453 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,423 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end to offside wheel (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre when in full lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2015 898,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,923 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

high level brake lamp inopperative

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,538 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,538 miles

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight leak from offside rear hub

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,495 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,495 miles

Centre Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,641 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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YA53 JNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YA53 JNU, 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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YA53 JNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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