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AK53 YLH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,134 mi
Last recorded145,134 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 145,134 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Both reversing lamps not working.

Join between centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded and becoming weak.

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

Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.

Nearside reversing lamp damaged.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight play.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 145,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Both reversing lamps not working.

Join between centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded and becoming weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.

Nearside reversing lamp damaged.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight play.

coolant level low.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 143,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,639 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both rear outer tyre walls perished/cracking

general chassis corrosion

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2015 137,081 miles

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

offside rear suspension sensor damaged.advise attention

Fail 6 Aug 2015 137,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear suspension sensor damaged.advise attention

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,366 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 134,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 131,783 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 131,783 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipe rusty o/s rear brake pads getting low rear brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,626 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,847 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,182 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front pads may be getting low

possible slight diesel leak at rear fuel filter

slight leak in air suspension system-looses some height when engine is not running

Pass 11 Dec 2007 79,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,773 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

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 YLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AK53 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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