MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear + o/s/f suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear + o/s/f suspension bump stops missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight missing (dampness) of fuel around fuel regulator
slight oil leak from steering box
slight oil leak from transfer box
slight oil leck from rear diff
unable to fully inspect middle rear seat belt due to seat cover
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight missing (dampness) of fuel around fuel regulator
slight oil leak from steering box
slight oil leak from transfer box
slight oil leck from rear diff
unable to fully inspect middle rear seat belt due to seat cover
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD53 JJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 JJX, 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 JJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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