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PX53 YPU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,122 mi
Last recorded146,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 146,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 145,501 miles

underside of car coated in rust prevention

Fail 18 Jul 2023 145,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of car coated in rust prevention

Pass 15 Jun 2022 144,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 144,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 140,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 137,630 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 135,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 132,429 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING AWAY.

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

REAR CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES NOT VISIBLE,COULD REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 132,429 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE BURST ON TEST,DANGEROUS. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system DANDEROUS DO NOT DRIVE.!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING AWAY.

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

REAR CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES NOT VISIBLE,COULD REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 126,118 miles

rear chassis legs slightly corrodded.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 126,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 123,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis heavily corroded

oil leak

rear watts linkage has play in bush

Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,284 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,370 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,333 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,333 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,239 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,292 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 YPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PX53 YPU, 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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PX53 YPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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