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SD53 YHO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,911 mi
Last recorded184,911 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 YHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 184,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed boot seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 184,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail, towbar fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed boot seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 174,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 160,190 miles

Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel left

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 11 Oct 2018 160,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel left

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Sep 2017 144,188 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub

small crack on o/s windscreen

rear chassis corroded

corrosion on near side rear chassis

oil leak on enging

Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,490 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,294 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,495 miles

n/s and o/s chassis weak due to corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2014 108,495 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable too test rear most seats

Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

chassis rusty all over

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,355 miles

Oil leak

chassis rusty all over

rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,225 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,159 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 842,318 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,941 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,350 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,173 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,019 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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SD53 YHO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SD53 YHO, 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 SD53 YHO registered?

SD53 YHO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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