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YC53 JTH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 113,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

anti roll bar hydraulic pipes slight seepage at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,172 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,493 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

signs of corrosion to chassi and inner sills

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

signs of corrosion to chassi and inner sills

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,022 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

front cross member heavily corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of towbar mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

front cross member heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,391 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,684 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,684 miles

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

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

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

near side rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,777 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f bumpstop missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 37,145 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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YC53 JTH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YC53 JTH, 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 YC53 JTH registered?

YC53 JTH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 JTH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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