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MD53 YKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,554 mi
Last recorded226,554 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 YKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 226,554 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 226,534 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 224,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 221,603 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 217,483 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 217,483 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 214,283 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 214,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 211,324 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 206,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 178,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 143,724 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 104,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 104,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,561 miles

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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MD53 YKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MD53 YKG, 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 MD53 YKG registered?

MD53 YKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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