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YH53 MXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 80,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has small hole near outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

possible weep from nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,949 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 68,944 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 67,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,128 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 61,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,044 miles

lower ball joint covers deteriorating ,,, will need attention

n/s headlight deteriorated ,,, out put poor ,, will need attention

rear track rod ends worn ,,, will need attention

Fail 30 Sep 2016 59,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

lower ball joint covers deteriorating ,,, will need attention

n/s headlight deteriorated ,,, out put poor ,, will need attention

rear track rod ends worn ,,, will need attention

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,391 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,261 miles

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

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

nearside head lamp has a slightly poor beam image

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 41,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,084 miles

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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YH53 MXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH53 MXR, 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 YH53 MXR registered?

YH53 MXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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