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MV53 YST

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,799 miles

covered in mud and grease off-road use

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 91,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,271 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 82,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,060 miles

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

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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MV53 YST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MV53 YST, 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 MV53 YST registered?

MV53 YST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MV53 YST safe to buy?

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