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PE53 YNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,162 mi
Last recorded195,162 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 195,162 miles

Front rad cross member corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 191,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 184,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 178,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both starting to corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 173,011 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transfer box, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 173,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transfer box, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 168,969 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 162,064 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 161,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play linkage arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 156,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

horn poor

Fail 12 Jul 2018 156,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

horn poor

Pass 26 Jul 2017 149,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

NSR TYRE HAS CRACKING/PERISHING

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 142,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 135,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 135,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

centure stop light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,944 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 121,065 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 121,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE, all front brake farrels corroding.

ADVISE, front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, slight oil leak from transfer box.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,335 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 88,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 124,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,515 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 YNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 PE53 YNB, 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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PE53 YNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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