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YL53 EFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

206,070 mi
Last recorded206,070 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 206,070 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 202,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all under side covered with heavy under seal

Pass 21 Oct 2023 193,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 193,813 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 187,911 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 183,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both innersills corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2021 183,597 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front radiator bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both innersills corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2021 183,588 miles

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR SUSPENSION TOP AIR BAG MOUNTING AREA AT BOTH SIDES NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN ALL AREAS

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED AND WEAK

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

OIL LEAK/POWER STEERING LEAK NOTICED

Pass 18 Feb 2020 182,266 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS ARE DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION IN MOST AREAS

Fail 17 Feb 2020 182,266 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS ARE DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION IN MOST AREAS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 168,202 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 168,196 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 144,294 miles

oil leak N/S/F

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,264 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Feb 2015 126,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Play in steering arm ball joints, after steering box and onto nearide hub.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear seats folded away at test - unable to check

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,231 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r body to axle bump stop rubber missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,046 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,196 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,558 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 EFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YL53 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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