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FX53 YBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,351 mi
Last recorded194,351 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 194,351 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s/f & n/s/f lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all of chassis surface corrosion

high level stop lamp not working

power steering box seeping fuid

Fail 14 Sep 2020 194,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s/f & n/s/f lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all of chassis surface corrosion

high level stop lamp not working

power steering box seeping fuid

Pass 15 Aug 2019 189,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside nearside door mirror missing option a & c fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis rail members

Fail 13 Aug 2019 189,352 miles

Emissions not tested smoke levels clearly above limits (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside nearside door mirror missing option a & c fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis rail members

Pass 13 Aug 2018 182,108 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s wing mirror glass missing

possible slight fuel seepage from o/s on engine, unable to see a leak but there is slight fuel residue

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

slight seepage from n/s/r axle end seal

Pass 14 Aug 2017 173,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 169,580 miles

surface corrosion to chassis may soon need attention

Fail 2 Aug 2016 169,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

surface corrosion to chassis may soon need attention

Pass 21 May 2015 160,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 159,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 147,076 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

crack in screen greater thatn 40mm but outside of drivers veiw

note; fitted child seat in center rear, has not been inspected

Fail 2 Apr 2014 147,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

crack in screen greater thatn 40mm but outside of drivers veiw

note; fitted child seat in center rear, has not been inspected

Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,369 miles

crack along top of windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2013 135,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,749 miles

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

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

screen cracked, not in drivers view

Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,749 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

screen cracked, not in drivers view

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,987 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 54,726 miles

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

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 YBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX53 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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