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HK53 YZU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 YZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,477 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,438 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 75,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,859 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,924 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of metal brake pipes.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,924 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe fouling steering column

Unable to carry out full inspection of metal brake pipes.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,953 miles

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,242 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZU, 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 HK53 YZU registered?

HK53 YZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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