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YB53 ZDD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

176,292 mi
Last recorded176,292 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 176,292 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 176,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 170,165 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak - p/steer pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front Fog lamp reflectors deterioated

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 170,162 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/F OUTER BRAKE PAD INCORRECTLY INSTALLED (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Installed incorrectly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak - p/steer pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front Fog lamp reflectors deterioated

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 170,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in power steer pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Front Fog lamp reflector deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2024 170,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber mount dethatched from chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 167,363 miles

ALL CHASSIS COVERED IN GENEROUS COATING OF UNDERSEAL

Pass 23 Jul 2022 158,510 miles

all chassis repairs covered in under seal

Fail 21 May 2022 158,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired on inner arch repair patch isn't welded to factory steel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to upper spring mount in wheel arch area repair plate fell off under inspection leaving a corroded hole in the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis repair plate fell off during inspection leaving a crack and hole next to lower spring mount near axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front suspension mounting holed where repair plate fell off under inspection as it had one spot weld holding it on. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking on fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to tow bar and body mount half of the repair was silicon and holed next to inadequate (silicon) repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis next to shock absorber mount the rear of the repair plate isn't welded therefore its an inadequate repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected upper wing under bonnet inadequately repaired welds missing and not fixed (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL OTHER VEHICLE/CHASSIS REPAIRS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND CHASSIS LOOKS AS IF ITS BULDGING OUT!!

Fail 29 Apr 2022 158,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis, next to spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where bump stop should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, upper wing near servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm rear bush housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm rear bush housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member securing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis next to trailing arm rear bush (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member bracket mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner chassis repair plate not secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, next to trailing arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, next to trailing arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where bump stop should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside heavily corroded.

Pass 6 May 2021 148,849 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 148,847 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 148,845 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner near gear box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering shock not attached (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 140,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 140,909 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated driveshaft outer seal leaking on to brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front driveshaft outer seal leaking on to brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 133,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at abs pump mounting (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door shut (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,869 miles

Central Front bumper crossmember corroded

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat,s fitted to rear x3

Fail 11 Jan 2017 125,849 miles

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

Central Front bumper crossmember corroded

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat,s fitted to rear x3

Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 102,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,743 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 67,499 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,700 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 48,532 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,780 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 38,780 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,616 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,616 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 YB53 ZDD, 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 ZDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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