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PX53 YMA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

193,447 mi
Last recorded193,447 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 193,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 193,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 186,485 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 186,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 177,125 miles

chassis covered in thick undrseal

Pass 15 Mar 2021 166,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 127,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 114,152 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,609 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,405 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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PX53 YMA 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 90.5%.

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 PX53 YMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX53 YMA registered?

PX53 YMA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PX53 YMA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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