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LY53 LRN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 LRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,735 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 98,734 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,213 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Fail 13 Jan 2025 87,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Pass 23 Dec 2023 82,779 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,716 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked slightly

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Some oil around steering box area - needs cleaning off to check properly - may be engine oil, but steering fluid reservoir is at minimum level (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis visibly rusty, towards rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber unserviceable

Fail 14 Dec 2021 80,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked slightly

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Some oil around steering box area - needs cleaning off to check properly - may be engine oil, but steering fluid reservoir is at minimum level (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis visibly rusty, towards rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber unserviceable

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sidelamp lens cracked

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 77,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sidelamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 75,459 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,963 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,484 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 71,484 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,393 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,220 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,884 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,237 miles

advise offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,030 miles

advanced wear noted on front brake discs.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 40,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 39,969 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,897 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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LY53 LRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY53 LRN, 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 LY53 LRN registered?

LY53 LRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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