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YY53 MTO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,188 mi
Last recorded122,188 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 122,188 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads have been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint has lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 122,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has bald spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads have been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint has lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all tyres have very uneven wear

Pass 11 Apr 2025 116,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,803 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,837 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 100,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working front and rear side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

warning light that indicates side light are on not working

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front step in a poorcondion

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chasis in a rusty condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,203 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,488 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,916 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,921 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 MTO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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