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YB53 ELC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,877 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,712 miles

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,290 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,290 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 May 2015 48,128 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 48,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,352 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,356 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wiper blades split at ends

both rear brake discs pitted on inside

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,403 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 ELC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB53 ELC, 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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YB53 ELC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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