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YC53 TXP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,798 miles

Offside Front tyre as slight splits on outer sidewall

oil leaks

vehicle is corroded in several places but not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2016 100,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front tyre as slight splits on outer sidewall

oil leaks

vehicle is corroded in several places but not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,528 miles

all brake surfaces are corroded

vehicle is corroded in several places but not excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake surfaces are corroded

vehicle is corroded in several places but not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,405 miles

Oil leak

axle oil leak

chassis corroded but not yet excessive

gearbox oil leak

rear step corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 95,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

axle oil leak

chassis corroded but not yet excessive

gearbox oil leak

o/s rear disc worn

rear step corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 89,495 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear foot brake showing signs of binding

oil leak at rear of gearbox

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight oil leak around power steering pump

Fail 21 May 2012 89,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s rear foot brake showing signs of binding

oil leak at rear of gearbox

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight oil leak around power steering pump

Pass 26 May 2011 81,380 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 71,876 miles

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

oil leaks from around gearbox

oil leaks on engine

Fail 5 May 2010 71,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leaks from around gearbox

oil leaks on engine

Fail 20 May 2009 64,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

not much reserve travel in handbrake

possible oil leak around handbrake drum

Pass 20 May 2009 64,883 miles

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

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

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

not much reserve travel in handbrake

possible oil leak around handbrake drum

Pass 16 May 2008 56,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,756 miles

n/s/f side lamp,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge,front pads low,

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 TXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

YC53 TXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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