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AU53 YLB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,875 mi
Last recorded50,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,875 miles

LONG PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 50,874 miles

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

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

LONG PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front fog lamp glasses cracked.

hand brake lever has some travel.

off side rear tyre low on air.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 47,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front fog lamp glasses cracked.

hand brake lever has some travel.

off side rear tyre low on air.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,731 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 44,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,522 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 YLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

AU53 YLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AU53 YLB safe to buy?

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