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YK53 YSG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,160 mi
Last recorded139,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 139,160 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear diff stabilizer bush worn

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 139,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump, inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 135,473 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 135,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,821 miles

Chassis rusty all over

Corrosion around body mounting points

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,727 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

chassis corroded in areas

vehicle fitted with coil spring conversion

Fail 27 Oct 2021 119,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

chassis corroded in areas

Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,953 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,682 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 110,682 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,497 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 98,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,416 miles

under body/suspension has surface corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under body/suspension has surface corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,082 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,037 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,601 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 59,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,608 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,781 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,483 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2006 30,483 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

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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YK53 YSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK53 YSG, 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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YK53 YSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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