CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU53 YAF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

203,831 mi
Last recorded203,831 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 YAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 203,831 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 200,108 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 200,108 miles

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

Sidestep mountings corroded & weak

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 199,485 miles

Offside Rear Outrigger rotted away

Offside Rear Sidebar mounting bracket rotted away

Pass 27 May 2021 199,245 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 199,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded/weak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 198,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Door drop glass halfway down. Door card missing but door opening correctly.

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outrigger and body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outrigger/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 196,162 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 196,162 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner & outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 188,994 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 188,993 miles

Central Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 181,115 miles

O/S & N/S Rear sections of chassis in generally poor condition...

Fail 17 May 2017 181,108 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member poor condition (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 172,137 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 172,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 163,184 miles

all of chassis corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 163,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all of chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 154,244 miles

Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all both sides chassiss corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 154,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all both sides chassiss corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,549 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 145,528 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,792 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 125,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 125,421 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 119,892 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,892 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,133 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 105,132 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 92,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate lights dim

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU53 YAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 WU53 YAF, 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

How do I check the history of WU53 YAF?

You can check the full history of WU53 YAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU53 YAF registered?

WU53 YAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WU53 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 YAF shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU53 YAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU53 YAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.