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YC53 NJM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,887 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 101,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 NJM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC53 NJM, 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 YC53 NJM registered?

YC53 NJM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is YC53 NJM safe to buy?

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