MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rust and holed
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rust and holed
Front Drop link gaiters splitting but still working
Nearside Rear Chassis near tow bar mount surface rust
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Drop link gaiters splitting but still working
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Chassis near tow bar mount surface rust
Fuel system component leaking From rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished
front d bushes on anti roll bar mount
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YB53 FFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FFU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YB53 FFU?
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What year was YB53 FFU registered?
YB53 FFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2003.
Is YB53 FFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB53 FFU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YB53 FFU have outstanding finance?
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