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YB53 YNA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,259 mi
Last recorded158,259 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 158,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 152,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 143,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,670 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been heavely under sealed

Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,157 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 132,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 125,265 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 125,231 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,256 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 116,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,760 miles

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

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,044 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,090 miles

centre brake light not working

slight leak from steering box

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,090 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre brake light not working

slight leak from steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,236 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 87,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,632 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 YNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

YB53 YNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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