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FX53 YBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,884 mi
Last recorded200,884 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 200,884 miles

corrosion on both steps

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 194,320 miles

Corrosion underneath

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

Side steps corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 186,490 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 174,568 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 157,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 157,255 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 144,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,784 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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FX53 YBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX53 YBJ, 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 FX53 YBJ registered?

FX53 YBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FX53 YBJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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