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YH53 YLN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 146,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 146,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,255 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

rear shock absorbers have little damping due to suspension modification

Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,871 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres ()

rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect due to suspension modification

Fail 25 Jul 2018 140,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres ()

rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect

Pass 10 Jul 2017 211,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,851 miles

Central Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 116,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,881 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,349 miles

slight leak from steering box

wipers split

Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak from steering box

wipers split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,408 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 YLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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