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FX53 YBP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,947 mi
Last recorded147,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,947 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 145,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,693 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 140,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Oct 2016 130,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2015 125,548 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,384 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 118,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,083 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

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

Nearside and Offside front tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Nearside and Offside rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,981 miles

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

Oil level on minimum.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,627 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,756 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 32,496 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,324 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 YBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBP, 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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FX53 YBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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