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YE53 UDP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,232 mi
Last recorded179,232 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 179,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 174,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust under floor

Pass 4 Dec 2023 170,520 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 170,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres persihing

Pass 14 Jan 2022 165,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 165,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/abs unit mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 142,519 miles

Rear seats in foldaway position not allowing inspection of seats and belt

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jan 2019 135,607 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 135,600 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above nearside rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above offside rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis lower face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe above nearside rear chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and offside front inner wing to bulkhead corroding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 135,307 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

minor damage on windscreen , tyre pressure low

Fail 15 May 2018 135,272 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower steering arm loose (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

minor damage on windscreen , tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,139 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 117,683 miles

o/s/f and both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 10 Oct 2012 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 8 Oct 2011 109,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 105,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,078 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 93,025 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,384 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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