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YB53 FFK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 139,421 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,597 miles

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,377 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 129,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fluid pipe on offside front chassis has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,014 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,791 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,923 miles

Oil leaks on enigine passengerside front (on top and underneath)

Small cut in side wall passengerside front tyre n o cord's showing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,392 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 39,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,529 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 FFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FFK, 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 FFK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB53 FFK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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