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PE53 YMW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 115,552 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 115,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,661 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,646 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,646 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose Seat Backrest loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 80,645 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 74,769 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,002 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,014 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,927 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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PE53 YMW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 PE53 YMW, 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 PE53 YMW registered?

PE53 YMW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is PE53 YMW safe to buy?

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