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YX53 WVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

210,776 mi
Last recorded210,776 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 210,776 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both osf and nsf top boots rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 201,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 189,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 175,347 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2022 175,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension system inoperative antiroll system leaking and resevoir empty (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 170,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,249 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 165,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear {corroded} (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 154,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear {corroded} (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,429 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 143,978 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 140,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view of the road ( eg. mirror hangers, sat nav/phone holder)

Oil leak, origin unknown

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 140,668 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view of the road ( eg. mirror hangers, sat nav/phone holder)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak, origin unknown

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 128,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 122,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,425 miles

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 112,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,609 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,689 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 85,676 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,167 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WVF, 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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What year was YX53 WVF registered?

YX53 WVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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