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YY53 LNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,331 mi
Last recorded183,331 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 183,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear under body surface rust heavy

Pass 12 Jul 2022 179,028 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 174,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 170,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 166,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 160,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

side steps heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 156,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 150,064 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower shock bushes perishing (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 150,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower shock bushes perishing (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 141,792 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 141,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,312 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 128,718 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,073 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,660 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 110,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside from t tyre wearin g on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,267 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside from t tyre wearin g on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,899 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 LNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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