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YD53 VZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,568 mi
Last recorded120,568 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 120,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 119,221 miles

Central Front bumper lower bar corroded

Front mud guard brackets corroded (both)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

centre section exhaust bracket corroded/not attached

Fail 9 Sep 2025 119,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front bumper lower bar corroded

Front mud guard brackets corroded (both)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

centre section exhaust bracket corroded/not attached

Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 116,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp turns side lamp off (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,514 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Xmember below radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 114,514 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Xmember below radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,497 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 112,497 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture up to flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,197 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 VZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZL, 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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YD53 VZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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