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YY53 RFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,481 mi
Last recorded126,481 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 126,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 118,362 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 117,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,449 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 116,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,388 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,521 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,517 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 83,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 126,009 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 126,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,103 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,843 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,151 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 RFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

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