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YD53 FWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,867 mi
Last recorded68,867 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,867 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,318 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,261 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,876 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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YD53 FWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YD53 FWF, 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 YD53 FWF registered?

YD53 FWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YD53 FWF safe to buy?

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