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YD53 FXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,792 mi
Last recorded127,792 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,792 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 127,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear hydraulic pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,691 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,024 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 105,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,327 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 FXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD53 FXK registered?

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

Is YD53 FXK safe to buy?

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