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AU53 YHL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,153 mi
Last recorded179,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 179,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 176,132 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 128,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,543 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 114,454 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 107,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 107,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 101,768 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 101,768 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,787 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,941 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Nov 2008 85,941 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Nov 2007 70,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,107 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak from g/box to trans misiom break

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,337 miles

slight wear on n/s/f o/s/f tyre thread

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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AU53 YHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU53 YHL, 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 AU53 YHL registered?

AU53 YHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 YHL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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