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YY53 DZJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,639 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,201 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 167,945 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside hocky stick rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting area for shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside rear chassis heavily corroded

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg marked yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg marked yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside hocky stick rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting area for shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside rear chassis heavily corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,753 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r brake backing plate missing

oil on engine and gearbox

signs of n/s/r axle seal leaking

various suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,137 miles

oil leaks

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,137 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,290 miles

front springs corroded

small chip in zone a of screen

Fail 1 Mar 2014 79,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front springs corroded

small chip in zone a of screen

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 68,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,915 miles

front discs corroded

slight play osf wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,968 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 56,966 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ace pipes showing signs of corrosion

steering box has slight lift on droparm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,509 miles

oil leak on rear diff

rear ace pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

shockers feel slight worn

unabble to fully check brake pipe ,discs ,pads

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,963 miles

small chip in windscreen

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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YY53 DZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY53 DZJ, 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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YY53 DZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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