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YC53 UHK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,257 mi
Last recorded190,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 190,257 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 175,664 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 148,256 miles

Nearside Rear LOAD SENSOR SNAPPPED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 147,989 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DIFF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear LOAD SENSOR SNAPPPED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 139,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

VECHILE CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 131,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged, not deep enough to reach the coprds

Offside Rear slight cracks in side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 115,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,922 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 105,922 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,312 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 101,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,964 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,455 miles

Rear prop shaft joint incorrectly seated

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,285 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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YC53 UHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UHK, 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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YC53 UHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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