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YB53 YLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

277,938 mi
Last recorded277,938 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 277,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 277,759 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 267,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 267,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 263,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 252,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 244,932 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 235,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 228,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak slight to rear axle seal. ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 220,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off flexi over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

rear half of chassis has corrosion in places not excessive

slight oil leak from o/s/r axle

Pass 13 Dec 2016 220,262 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 208,625 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 199,719 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 199,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 185,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 185,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 165,034 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 165,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 144,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 124,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 102,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,819 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2006 40,770 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 YLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

YB53 YLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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