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AU53 YKO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

238,220 mi
Last recorded238,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 238,220 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 238,144 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 223,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 207,738 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and nearside rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 207,736 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and nearside rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 204,167 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/o/f lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 198,148 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 198,148 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 191,658 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear axle half shaft seal weeping slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 184,590 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 184,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 170,660 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to flexi (3.6.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,073 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 135,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 135,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 115,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre stepped and starting to go out of shape

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,963 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped and starting to go out of shape

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,657 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 104,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,126 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,238 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,433 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,253 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,253 miles

Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front trye punctured

Offside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,506 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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AU53 YKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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