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YL53 BHA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

202,521 mi
Last recorded202,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 BHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 202,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 189,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 165,923 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,780 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 152,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,366 miles

Missing suspension bump stops - both rear and O/S/Front.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 142,488 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 142,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,313 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Oct 2017 138,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all suspension bushes deteriorating

both rear brake back plate corroded

exhaust joints very rusty

osf and both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,432 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes separating

Nearside Front drag link end has slight play

Offside Front bump stop missing

Rear brake hose ferules rusty

Rear bump stops missing

chassis rusty

exhaust joints rusty

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 124,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking by filter housing (7.2.3)

Front shock absorber lower bushes separating

Nearside Front drag link end has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake hose ferules rusty

Rear bump stops missing

chassis rusty

exhaust joints rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 114,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Serious oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 103,193 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 93,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,339 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 85,339 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,465 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,794 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2007 46,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,717 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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YL53 BHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YL53 BHA, 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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YL53 BHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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