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SY53 YPK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,397 mi
Last recorded100,397 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,442 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,429 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 84,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,569 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,492 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,738 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,738 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,300 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,847 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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SY53 YPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY53 YPK, 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 SY53 YPK registered?

SY53 YPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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