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MK53 YKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,943 mi
Last recorded45,943 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,943 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,669 miles

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 ON THE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,738 miles

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,513 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,730 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 43,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,697 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,214 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,425 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK53 YKP registered?

MK53 YKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is MK53 YKP safe to buy?

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