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YG53 WZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,696 mi
Last recorded116,696 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 113,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,980 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,497 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,170 miles

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

Rear Differential Seal weeping

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,340 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake back plate slightly corroded

wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s steps corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,926 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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YG53 WZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG53 WZP, 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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YG53 WZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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