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BD53 YDW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

238,632 mi
Last recorded238,632 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 238,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 228,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 222,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 220,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play lower ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg area's (6.1.B.2)

various oil leaks engine area's

Fail 30 Apr 2016 220,366 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak continuous leak on full left hand lock (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play lower ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg area's (6.1.B.2)

various oil leaks engine area's

Pass 27 Apr 2015 216,091 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 6 May 2014 209,695 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2014 209,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 201,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wings rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Fail 15 Apr 2013 201,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wings rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Nov 2011 181,013 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 181,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

strong advise wear to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Nov 2010 157,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

near side front head light misted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 137,886 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 137,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 117,588 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,125 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 96,125 miles

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,582 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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BD53 YDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD53 YDW, 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 BD53 YDW registered?

BD53 YDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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