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AY53 SYW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,548 mi
Last recorded134,548 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 SYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 129,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 129,097 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,524 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear door handle needs to be pulled hard

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,468 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 106,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,957 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,500 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,089 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,964 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,809 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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AY53 SYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY53 SYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 SYW registered?

AY53 SYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AY53 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 SYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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