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YA53 JNV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,615 mi
Last recorded184,615 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 JNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 184,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 182,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 179,728 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 179,728 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 177,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 177,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 167,955 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 167,955 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 152,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 137,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 131,645 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 131,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 128,026 miles

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/reverse lamp lenze broken

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 128,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake lamp inop

n/s/reverse lamp lenze broken

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 108,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,325 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 JNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA53 JNV, 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 YA53 JNV registered?

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

Is YA53 JNV safe to buy?

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