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FY53 UMM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,090 mi
Last recorded120,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,090 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 118,842 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,442 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front x3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 115,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front x3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 111,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 108,360 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

slight leak from n/s rear hub

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,710 miles

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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 9 Nov 2017 86,622 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,046 miles

Nearside Rear AXLE hub damp

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,629 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,646 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,598 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,811 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 32,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,559 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 UMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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