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AU53 YHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,564 mi
Last recorded218,564 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 218,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 211,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 200,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 190,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 190,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 178,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 178,261 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 168,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 154,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 141,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 128,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,985 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,985 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,465 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLEY LIPPED !

FRONT WIPER MOTOR HAS ALOT OF FREE PLAY !

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

O/S/F AXLE SEAL LEAKING !

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING !

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

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING !

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

FRONT WIPER MOTOR HAS ALOT OF FREE PLAY !

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

O/S/F AXLE SEAL LEAKING !

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING !

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

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING !

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY LIPPED !

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 81,676 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,503 miles

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

passenger rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,956 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,956 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,330 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 38,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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