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YE53 LFO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,356 mi
Last recorded154,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 154,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded near flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 146,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 138,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 131,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 125,343 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 125,325 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,322 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 77,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,360 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing lens broken show white light to rear (1.4.A.2b)

advise n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,068 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YE53 LFO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YE53 LFO, 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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YE53 LFO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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