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YC53 EEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 EEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 103,860 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 100,706 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,837 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,009 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 95,007 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel regulator leaking on the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,708 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,019 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water inside

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,267 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,841 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,577 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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YC53 EEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YC53 EEB, 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 YC53 EEB registered?

YC53 EEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YC53 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 EEB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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