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HK53 YZT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,783 mi
Last recorded135,783 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 YZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 114,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 103,850 miles

nsf wiper blade has slight split but does clear

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 18 Feb 2009 103,850 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nsf wiper blade has slight split but does clear

rear brake pads slightly worn

slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 84,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,422 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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HK53 YZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK53 YZT, 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 HK53 YZT registered?

HK53 YZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HK53 YZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 YZT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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