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YD53 JFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,080 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2020 122,080 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 114,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 102,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 94,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 94,691 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 80,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,716 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,677 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,632 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,458 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,885 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 61,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,165 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 44,165 miles

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

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 JFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

YD53 JFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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