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YB53 DHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,900 mi
Last recorded113,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 DHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 106,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AND DIFF AREA

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 97,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AND DIFF AREA

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNABLE TO CHECK REARMOST SEATBELTS

Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,660 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,484 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,406 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,406 miles

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,516 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 56,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,250 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

bull slightly loose top mount straps corroded

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,495 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 37,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,367 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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YB53 DHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB53 DHE, 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 YB53 DHE registered?

YB53 DHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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