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FY53 SYU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

187,574 mi
Last recorded187,574 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 SYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 187,574 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 187,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 177,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 177,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe from catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Sensor unplugged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis leg near radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis leg near radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 171,743 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 171,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 chalked places on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shocker mounting torn from chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in front of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 166,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail near radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in front of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 163,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 163,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,353 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 153,837 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 135,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 135,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,377 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 128,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,728 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All 3 pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint off steering drop arm from box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,350 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 117,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,942 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,563 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 98,345 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,309 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 86,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,205 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,556 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,556 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,279 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 SYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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