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YK53 YTT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

211,573 mi
Last recorded211,573 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 211,573 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 211,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 201,039 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 201,038 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 190,570 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 190,570 miles

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

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 179,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 165,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 158,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 153,151 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 146,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,147 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,140 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

suspect noisey front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,409 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

suspect noisey front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,952 miles

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

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

both front track control arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,952 miles

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

both front track control arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,405 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 86,405 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,386 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,391 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

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 YTT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK53 YTT registered?

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

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