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YY53 BXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,843 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 125,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 122,033 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,349 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 112,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,692 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reverse lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,045 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 78,405 miles

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

desiel leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,620 miles

Gaiter on n/s front lower ball joint is split.

Rear tyres are only just above the limit.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,140 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,614 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,825 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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YY53 BXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY53 BXG, 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 YY53 BXG registered?

YY53 BXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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