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RY53 YLX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 YLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 138,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 132,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,710 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,710 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Dec 2012 82,459 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,567 miles

Damp around steering box

Heavy front tyre wear on inner edges

Park brake just meets MOT limit for efficiency

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,339 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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RY53 YLX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY53 YLX, 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 RY53 YLX registered?

RY53 YLX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 YLX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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