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LY53 TRZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,657 mi
Last recorded186,657 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 186,657 miles

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

under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 28 Oct 2021 179,162 miles

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

under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Fail 26 Oct 2021 179,158 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 10 Nov 2020 170,662 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 170,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 156,559 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED CENTRE TOP

Fail 20 May 2019 156,554 miles

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

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN CRACKED CENTRE TOP

Pass 21 May 2018 142,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 127,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 95,924 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,325 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 81,125 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 76,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,938 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,749 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,448 miles

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

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

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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LY53 TRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY53 TRZ, 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 LY53 TRZ registered?

LY53 TRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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