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YX53 UYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,208 mi
Last recorded161,208 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 161,208 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 161,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 158,352 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 155,588 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 154,678 miles

Coil springs raised suspension

Pass 8 Nov 2014 152,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 143,182 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 101,384 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,990 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,990 miles

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

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

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 9 Oct 2006 47,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 47,848 miles

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

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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YX53 UYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YX53 UYD, 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 YX53 UYD registered?

YX53 UYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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