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YY53 LFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,904 mi
Last recorded83,904 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 83,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,307 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 74,621 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,232 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,507 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,072 miles

Rear both tyres have high and low spots.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking around the top of the engine near pressure regulator, gearbox covered in diesel. (7.2.3)

Rear both tyres have high and low spots.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,167 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 49,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,046 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,060 miles

front brake pads low n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,850 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,847 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 LFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 LFL registered?

YY53 LFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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