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YX53 WWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 139,162 miles

Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,798 miles

Oil residue

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2024 135,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area fractured ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil residue

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 18 May 2024 135,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 132,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 128,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 128,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 123,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,427 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,343 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind drivers wheel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,229 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,660 miles

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,660 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,901 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,748 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,360 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,504 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,196 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,083 miles

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

coolant level low

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,337 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,546 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 WWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 WWE, 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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YX53 WWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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