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VE53 YUY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,444 mi
Last recorded220,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 220,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlight getting cloudy

Pass 1 Jun 2023 218,890 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 218,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 218,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 218,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 215,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 213,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 213,323 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF PROP SHAFT (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

DUE TO THE CONDITION OF PROP SHAFT ADVISE VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN

Pass 8 Jun 2017 204,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 189,322 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 174,615 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 159,508 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 159,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 141,880 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,727 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,097 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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VE53 YUY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE53 YUY, 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 VE53 YUY registered?

VE53 YUY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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