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DG53 YLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,736 mi
Last recorded154,736 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 154,736 miles

Chassis under-sealed

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle has been under-sealed

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 146,886 miles

Chassis under-sealed

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,127 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 138,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 130,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear half of chassis and under body covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,723 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,744 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr(inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back inner torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear step slightly corroded

ns & os(outrigger support plate slightly corroded)

underbody general surface rust

Pass 23 Jun 2020 112,097 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 104,970 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,651 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,651 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,667 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear axle has a slight leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear differential seal has slight seepage of oil

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,684 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,684 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,965 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

OFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,466 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 57,466 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,131 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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DG53 YLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DG53 YLZ, 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 DG53 YLZ registered?

DG53 YLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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