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YA53 JPU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 JPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,849 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,646 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 111,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and upper (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and upper (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and upper (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and upper (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,381 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,647 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 59,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,138 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,214 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 JPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA53 JPU, 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 YA53 JPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YA53 JPU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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