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YY53 LFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,133 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 128,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle goes against suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle goes against suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,388 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,111 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All on ends of hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 124,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All on ends of hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,136 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,778 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,782 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 100,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,252 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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YY53 LFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YY53 LFJ, 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 YY53 LFJ registered?

YY53 LFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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