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AU53 YLA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

144,590 mi
Last recorded144,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 144,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 140,730 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 133,289 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 133,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 124,651 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 115,318 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 115,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,848 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Rear bump stops missing

sticker on windscreen not in direct view

Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,811 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction top windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure panel loose (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,313 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 105,313 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,749 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,748 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 95,496 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 95,450 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear loose transmission brake drum plus oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,374 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,726 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,101 miles

cross member at bottom of radiator corroded

o/s/f side light dim

reg lights dim

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,861 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 77,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,333 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,688 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,514 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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AU53 YLA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 AU53 YLA, 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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AU53 YLA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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