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YH53 LVL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

193,022 mi
Last recorded193,022 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 193,022 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 187,079 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 187,045 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 179,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 173,560 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 173,560 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 166,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 166,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 160,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 155,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 155,225 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 146,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 138,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 118,051 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 117,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,202 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,202 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,217 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 94,213 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 80,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,376 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,351 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,900 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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YH53 LVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YH53 LVL, 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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YH53 LVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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