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YK53 YTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,206 miles

Front both front upper wheel arches rotted through

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 137,173 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working washer bottle missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs wire (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front both front upper wheel arches rotted through

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs wire (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 132,969 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 119,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,762 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,790 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,120 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,486 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,356 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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YK53 YTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK53 YTF, 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 YK53 YTF registered?

YK53 YTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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