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VE53 FYB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,509 mi
Last recorded196,509 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 196,509 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 196,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by the body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on the pads (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by the body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 191,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 185,240 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 179,546 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center hanger corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front inner arch's have slight corrosion

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 174,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 172,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 159,965 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread side wall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

front bumper damaged on n/s

Fail 29 Sep 2017 159,805 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front steering rod / arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread side wall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

front bumper damaged on n/s

Pass 23 Sep 2016 149,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 131,849 miles

Fuel tank appears to be damp.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 121,366 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,978 miles

both rear tyres worn low

slight play detected in offside draglink end

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,120 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 102,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,943 miles

L/H/R bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 73,263 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,341 miles

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

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

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

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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VE53 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VE53 FYB, 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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What year was VE53 FYB registered?

VE53 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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