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YD53 FXP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,672 mi
Last recorded185,672 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 185,672 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 185,654 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 180,563 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 171,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,887 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 162,811 miles

Central Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 143,623 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 103,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 73,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,671 miles

both front and offside rear tyres tread getting low

offside rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,598 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 FXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

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

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