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YY53 LFR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,094 miles

Exhaust corroded

No coolant in tank

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Steamed up (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 119,094 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

No coolant in tank

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Steamed up (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,100 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 LFR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

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

Is YY53 LFR safe to buy?

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