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YF53 JFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 164,131 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Slight leak of fluid from suspension leveling damper

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 159,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 147,639 miles

corrosion to chassis rails by spring cup

dampness to shock steering shock

play in o/s ball joint

play in rear upper anti roll bar link

track rod end n/s play on limit

Fail 30 Jul 2020 147,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in track rod end

corrosion to rear chassis rails and cross member

dampness to steering shock

heavy corrosion to upper cup chassis rails

play in rear upper suspension arm to diff anti roll link ball joint

rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2019 140,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 140,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,295 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,881 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,286 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,050 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,794 miles

front bull bars insecure at both outer ends

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,322 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,707 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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YF53 JFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF53 JFZ, 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 YF53 JFZ registered?

YF53 JFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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