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YY53 GWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

162,867 mi
Last recorded162,867 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 162,867 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed by coil spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 155,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 150,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 148,086 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 148,085 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

m and s light flashing

Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,010 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 144,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,707 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Rear step spring broken

Fail 28 Sep 2020 143,706 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Rear step spring broken

oil leak at engine

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 136,742 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 136,740 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

wipers not parking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,507 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 132,507 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,538 miles

Brake fluid just above the minimum

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in centre of windscreen but does not effect drivers view at time of test

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Front registration plate slightly deteriated

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside front brake flexy hose slightly twisted

Offside rear door sticky

Steering slightly tight to turn but not excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2016 129,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT TRACKROD END (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid just above the minimum

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in centre of windscreen but does not effect drivers view at time of test

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside front brake flexy hose slightly twisted

Offside rear door sticky

Steering slightly tight to turn but not excessive

Pass 11 May 2015 128,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 122,329 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 122,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 118,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,224 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,217 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 107,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 101,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 87,515 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 87,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 41,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 26,205 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 GWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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