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YY53 OWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,086 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,117 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 74,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS MISSING - SHOWS WHITE LIGHT (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion exhaust

general corrosion of rear chassis

slight weep power steering box?

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion chassis

slight oil leak possibly power steering box

wipers split on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 552,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

front wipers split on edges

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,012 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,978 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 May 2013 49,287 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre below limit

Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre below limit

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,719 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,719 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,990 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,658 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,658 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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 OWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWD, 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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What year was YY53 OWD registered?

YY53 OWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YY53 OWD safe to buy?

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