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YY53 GWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

164,364 mi
Last recorded164,364 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 164,364 miles

child seat fitted nsr

front pads low

osr inner sill holed

play in nsf wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,707 miles

both front mud gaurds holed

both rear trailing arm front bushes in poor state

child seat fitted nsr

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 158,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front mud gaurds holed

both rear trailing arm front bushes in poor state

child seat fitted nsr

nail nsr tyre

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 153,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 144,543 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,727 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2017 134,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 131,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r hub has slight oil leak

oil /fluid leak on engine

rear axle panard rod bush worn

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Sep 2014 119,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r hub has slight oil leak

oil /fluid leak on engine

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 116,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,981 miles

NSR back plate corroded

NSR halfshaft seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in osf wheel bering

Fail 1 Aug 2012 106,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NSR back plate corroded

NSR halfshaft seal slightly leaking

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in osf wheel bering

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 98,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,728 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,693 miles

brake pipes corroding

steering box leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2009 78,657 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

steering box leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,414 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 55,414 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both w/wipers split at ends

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,085 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

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 GWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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