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YB53 FFN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,327 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Diff slight seepage

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 130,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Diff slight seepage

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 127,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 111,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,051 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,993 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across body at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,005 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,005 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,578 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,282 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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YB53 FFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB53 FFN, 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 YB53 FFN registered?

YB53 FFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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