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YC53 EFT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,347 mi
Last recorded173,347 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 EFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2024 173,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 172,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 170,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 167,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 164,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 145,368 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,888 miles

advice on slight play at o/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

offside rear quarter panel damaged

springs corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,837 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

high level lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Dec 2009 76,342 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Dec 2008 833,659 miles

REAR SEATS REMOVED, HANDBRAKE HIGH, GERA BOX OIL LEAK, ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,471 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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YC53 EFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC53 EFT, 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 YC53 EFT registered?

YC53 EFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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