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YD53 JFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 JFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut on lower joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower nut on joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to tow bar mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft seal leaking oil

Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket broken/corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside front and both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Jul 2023 107,393 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 104,209 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 104,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 102,108 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil requires attention (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,680 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 97,253 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 93,870 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded will require attention (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,475 miles

rear chassis rails have been undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,310 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 89,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,229 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,701 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,047 miles

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

slight oil/diesel leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,398 miles

nearside door mirror cover damaged

rear brake pipes starting to show surface corrosion

slight oil weep on steering box

Fail 10 Sep 2010 47,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside door mirror cover damaged

rear brake pipes starting to show surface corrosion

slight oil weep on steering box

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,968 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear bump stops missing

straw wrapped around prop to diff flange

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,758 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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YD53 JFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD53 JFE, 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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YD53 JFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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