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MV53 YTK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,806 mi
Last recorded111,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,806 miles

Chassis undersealed restricting full inspection.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 111,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shokabsorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded air bag & shockabsorber (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear body mounting holed & detoriated

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear body mounting holed & corroded

radiator support holed & corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,287 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 107,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,910 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 104,910 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ace suspension light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,167 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 22 Jun 2011 102,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 91,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,250 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 80,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2007 64,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,091 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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MV53 YTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV53 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

MV53 YTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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