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YB53 YMK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,614 mi
Last recorded211,614 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 211,614 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 201,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 194,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 182,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 182,426 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 167,899 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers small splits.

centre rear lamp not working.

hand brake lever pulls high.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 167,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower ball joint dust covers small splits.

centre rear lamp not working.

hand brake lever pulls high.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,464 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre valve poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre valve poor condition

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,162 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 114,161 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,202 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,078 miles

slight lift n/s/f steering end

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,149 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,149 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

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

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