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FY53 SYH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,045 mi
Last recorded190,045 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 SYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 190,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 190,032 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear upper shocker chassis mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 189,273 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 185,323 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 183,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 179,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 178,137 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 178,118 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 169,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 162,428 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 162,426 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 118,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,472 miles

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front diff back seal(prop shaft)slight leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,996 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 57,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,890 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,953 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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FY53 SYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY53 SYH, 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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FY53 SYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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