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YD53 BYB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,973 mi
Last recorded105,973 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 BYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,973 miles

Nearside Front foglamp has water inside

Nearside Rear fog / reverse lamp has water inside

Nearside headlamp has water inside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body floor corroded around body mounts

corrosion in prescribed areas

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,971 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation imbalance over 50% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body floor corroded around body mounts

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Foglamp has water inside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has water inside

Nearside Rear fog/reverse lamp has water inside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear chassis and outriggers corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 87,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,244 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,244 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (under fuse box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,311 miles

Full underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Full underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,191 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Fail 14 Sep 2010 44,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,332 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,407 miles

offside & nearside front wiper blades slightly torn

oil leak from rear diff:

oil leak from steering box

Fail 5 Sep 2007 26,385 miles

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

offside & nearside front wiper blades slightly torn

oil leak from rear diff:

oil leak from steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,303 miles

0ffside rear seatbelt,around child seat,relleased

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

rear wiper blade torn

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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YD53 BYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 YD53 BYB, 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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YD53 BYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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