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YB53 FEX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

140,395 mi
Last recorded140,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 140,395 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By rear outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link on rear axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,190 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 137,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Warning Lamp staying on. (1.6 (b))

O/S and N/S Rear suspension bump stops missing. And Offside front Bump stop missing.

Pass 31 May 2022 129,921 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On drop link. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 129,921 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On drop link. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,717 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 117,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased that are visual (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

seats down in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 98,755 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both gear mounts worn/weak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 96,805 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat in the boot does not lock to the floor (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both gear mounts worn/weak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,101 miles

Front wipers poor condition.

Offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front wipers poor condition.

Offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 77,232 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to nearside front wheel rim.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,232 miles

Damage to nearside front wheel rim.

Oil leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 51,532 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both rear axle bump stops missing(removed) and fifth passenger seat missing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,257 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 50,257 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,063 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,246 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 FEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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