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SV53 YLB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 129,541 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,353 miles

Slight corrosion Rear chassis

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,252 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 116,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,218 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Horn not working properly one side of steering wheel not working (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Front both suspension turrets corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear swing step mount corroded

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,217 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 rear steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Horn not working properly one side of steering wheel not working (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Front both suspension turrets corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear swing step mount corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,565 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear bump-stops and offside front bump-stop missing

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear step swing arm corroded on inspection

Stone-chip to front windscreen not larger than 40mm overall

Fail 1 Mar 2018 105,256 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower radiator beam / crash beam (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Both rear bump-stops and offside front bump-stop missing

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear step swing arm corroded on inspection

Stone-chip to front windscreen not larger than 40mm overall

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,690 miles

protection bar under radiator corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 100,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2012 100,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,510 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2008 67,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 51,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 39,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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SV53 YLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SV53 YLB, 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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SV53 YLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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