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YD53 FYB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,392 mi
Last recorded101,392 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 101,392 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis generally corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 87,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,380 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,059 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,816 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,563 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,284 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,026 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,331 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 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

YD53 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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