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YD53 JFU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,827 mi
Last recorded153,827 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 JFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,827 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,565 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 141,544 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2023 134,232 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,627 miles

under body corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,597 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING. FRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 125,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

GENERAL UNDERBORY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,107 miles

Engine and gearbox covered in oil

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 122,160 miles

various non structural corrosion.

various oil leaks.

various suspension bushes perished.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,609 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 119,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault tc light (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 90,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 73,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,412 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,727 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 JFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JFU, 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 YD53 JFU registered?

YD53 JFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YD53 JFU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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