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YY53 GWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,241 mi
Last recorded145,241 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 145,241 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 142,075 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section rear flange corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2023 138,027 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre section rear join corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole in chassis ladder (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre section rear join corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,684 miles

Central Rear exhaust join corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 134,684 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear exhaust join corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,966 miles

parts of the chassis corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parts of the chassis corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,015 miles

Central Rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front driver seat slight distorted

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,395 miles

Central Rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 112,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blub fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,226 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 108,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel reg valve (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 84,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,601 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,519 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poss exhaust blow around turbo

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,299 miles

Rear differential seal leaking

Exhaust manifold gasket blowing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 26,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 26,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 GWM, 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 GWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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