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YB53 FFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,723 mi
Last recorded105,723 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,723 miles

General under body corossion.

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged.

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 corners. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 105,723 miles

General under body corossion.

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged.

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked.

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 corners. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,559 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Headlight has moisture inside.

Nearside Rear Lens cracked.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wishbone rubbers split both side.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,384 miles

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

Offside & Nearside rear chassis corroded

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

Engine and Transmission oil leaks

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,088 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded on ends

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,617 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 65,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,447 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 36,446 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,484 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 29,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 13,035 miles

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

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

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 FFX 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 75%.

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 FFX, 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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YB53 FFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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