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LD53 YPO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,194 mi
Last recorded200,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 200,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2023 185,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front iner wings rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2020 177,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 161,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,953 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 150,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,591 miles

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

Nearside rear number plate light dim

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

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 94,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 75,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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LD53 YPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LD53 YPO, 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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LD53 YPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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