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YC53 UJV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,626 mi
Last recorded199,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 199,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 195,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 190,951 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 190,951 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 186,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 186,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 179,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 170,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 162,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 146,866 miles

REAR 1/2 OF CHASSIS IS VERY RUSTY BUT NO HOLES

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,670 miles

under side of car chassis is very rusty but no holes present

Pass 13 Sep 2016 131,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,182 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 98,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,970 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,023 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 66,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,459 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,459 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,784 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 UJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

YC53 UJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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