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YY53 DYF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 120,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 120,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2025 112,099 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 112,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,822 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 82,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,514 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,103 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 68,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at join to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where joins to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis section as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,354 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,507 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,063 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,902 miles

Both front tyres beginning to perish

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

Nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

Offside main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded (Above rear suspension)

Slight fluid leak from steering box area

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,543 miles

Rear section of offside main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded (Unable to carry out full inspection of pipe due to location of pipe above chassis)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,401 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn slightly on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,957 miles

Nearside main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,157 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,129 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 DYF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYF, 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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YY53 DYF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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