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MK53 YKN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 118,261 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 8 May 2024 106,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 105,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,377 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,477 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

full underneath chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,143 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,143 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,609 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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MK53 YKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK53 YKN, 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 MK53 YKN registered?

MK53 YKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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