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DU53 YCW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,126 mi
Last recorded116,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,886 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 109,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seeping oil from seal

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 99,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 92,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,406 miles

Chassis Corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,534 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 82,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,272 miles

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

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

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

ofside front lower steering arm has slight movement

ofside rear shock hydrulic pipes corroded

oil leak from front of engine and oil leak from parkbrake hub assembly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,927 miles

Oil leak

rear pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 27 Aug 2012 78,923 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2011 75,358 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,790 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 70,790 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,912 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DU53 YCW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU53 YCW, 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 DU53 YCW registered?

DU53 YCW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 YCW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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