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AY53 NYL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,706 mi
Last recorded171,706 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 171,706 miles

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 154,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 135,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,894 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,866 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,837 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,814 miles

Nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play track bar link from wheel to wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track bar link from wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 102,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [1.84] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track bar link from wheel to wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,264 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

advance wear on front discs

spare tyre defective (flat)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,023 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,394 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,609 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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AY53 NYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY53 NYL, 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 AY53 NYL registered?

AY53 NYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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