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YD53 JJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,287 mi
Last recorded162,287 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 162,287 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 151,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 149,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,004 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 144,529 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,785 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 130,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 122,753 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 122,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,305 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,092 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,344 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 90,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,553 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,553 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,003 miles

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

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

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

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 JJK 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 69.6%.

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 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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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