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YB53 YMY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,940 mi
Last recorded121,940 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 121,940 miles

Front diff pinion oil seal leaking..

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit a quarter full of water,recommend replace..

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed recommend replace.. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle to hub half shaft seal appears to be leaking,recommend investigation.

Rust present rear chassis sections..

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 109,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,719 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,637 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,282 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 77,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,976 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,778 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE - HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING - FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,581 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 YMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 YMY, 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

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What year was YB53 YMY registered?

YB53 YMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is YB53 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 YMY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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