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YA53 JRV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,713 mi
Last recorded155,713 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,761 miles

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

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

rear chassis rails corroded

registration plate lamps deterioated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,114 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 93,229 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,010 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 JRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

YA53 JRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is YA53 JRV safe to buy?

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