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YD53 FWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,440 mi
Last recorded190,440 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 190,440 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 182,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 182,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 172,600 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 172,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 168,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 168,646 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 156,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 147,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,865 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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YD53 FWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FWL, 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 YD53 FWL registered?

YD53 FWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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