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DU53 YDL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,118 mi
Last recorded105,118 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 105,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,387 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,761 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under drivers feet area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front bumper support tube corroded away

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face more so (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face more so (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts (6 +7) not fully inspected

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion front bumper strengthener tube (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount under drivers feet (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear half of the chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,183 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,058 miles

oil leak from o/s/front chassis area?

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,602 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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DU53 YDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DU53 YDL, 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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DU53 YDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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