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YX53 UYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

257,112 mi
Last recorded257,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 257,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 255,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 245,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 245,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 231,709 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 218,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2017 213,849 miles

oil\ fuel leak engine

Pass 15 Oct 2016 204,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 194,759 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 175,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 158,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,750 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,103 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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YX53 UYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

YX53 UYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is YX53 UYM safe to buy?

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