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YD53 JGO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,337 mi
Last recorded135,337 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 135,337 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 135,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 135,124 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 135,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 134,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,496 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 128,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 117,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 117,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,042 miles

fuel residue at rear of engine

noise from offside front lower ball joint

offside front suspension lower ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,051 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 133,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,278 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 JGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

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

Is YD53 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 JGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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