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YD53 JJO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,644 mi
Last recorded164,644 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 JJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 164,644 miles

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 148,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 137,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 123,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,938 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,110 miles

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

steering box damp

steering damper weak

water leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,437 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 88,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,111 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 JJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

YD53 JJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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