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PY53 AUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

211,161 mi
Last recorded211,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 211,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal damp

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 211,161 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal damp

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 210,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 205,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

inner wheel arches corroded but not structural

Pass 1 Nov 2022 204,402 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Inner Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 201,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 201,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Watts Linkage Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 195,768 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 180,432 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

o/s headlamp poor pattern and misted

oil leaks

rear brake disc dust covers corroded and holed

various bits of surface corrosion under car

Fail 19 Jun 2019 180,432 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake ferrules slightly corroded

o/s headlamp poor pattern and misted

oil leaks

rear brake disc dust covers corroded and holed

various bits of surface corrosion under car

Pass 28 Jul 2017 173,671 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very rusty ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 173,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very rusty ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 169,820 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre has age cracking in sidewall and tread area

Fail 27 Jul 2016 169,813 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 165,656 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 159,300 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 159,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 151,420 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 151,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,973 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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PY53 AUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PY53 AUC, 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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PY53 AUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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