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YF53 ERU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,417 mi
Last recorded205,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ERU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 205,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 202,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 193,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 184,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 178,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 175,209 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 175,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine oil ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 171,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes into brake caliper corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 165,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering joints

Fail 3 Oct 2014 165,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering joints

Pass 15 Jul 2013 155,704 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

[ADVISE] UNABLE TO TEST REAR MOST SEATS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 143,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 130,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 79,677 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 79,555 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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YF53 ERU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF53 ERU, 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 YF53 ERU registered?

YF53 ERU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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