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YD53 JGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

240,051 mi
Last recorded240,051 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 240,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 231,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 225,959 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 221,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 214,229 miles

slight power steering oil leak from pump

Pass 5 Jun 2019 207,176 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wing strap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 206,361 miles

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED SEVERAL AREAS

Fail 14 May 2018 206,361 miles

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED SEVERAL AREAS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 197,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 188,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front backing plate deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 188,124 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front backing plate deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 180,370 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 175,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 164,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four railing arms bushs perished

both front shock absorbers lower bush heavily worn

chassis front and rear heavily corroded

front and rear springs corroded

lower half off near side head lamp is loose

sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 164,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four railing arms bushs perished

alternator belt badly damaged

both front shock absorbers lower bush heavily worn

chassis front and rear heavily corroded

front and rear springs corroded

lower half off near side head lamp is loose

sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 153,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 144,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 125,526 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 124,993 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,145 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 106,145 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,969 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,383 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 JGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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