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YB53 YMT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,435 mi
Last recorded101,435 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,754 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,473 miles

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

Under sealed underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,334 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,342 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,150 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,317 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YMT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

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

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