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AK53 YKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 146,981 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central silencer mounting corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer to rear silencer connecting flanges corroded and slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 140,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 112,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 107,528 miles

Chassis corroded not execessive

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 103,160 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 98,581 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 94,478 miles

under body chassis and suspension components corrosion in evidence

Pass 25 May 2012 88,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 82,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible oil leak o/s/r hub seal

Fail 23 May 2011 82,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible oil leak o/s/r hub seal

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,903 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,736 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,138 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,207 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK53 YKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK53 YKV, 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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AK53 YKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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