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YD53 FXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,701 mi
Last recorded149,701 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front lower crossmember corroded

nearside outer footstep corroded

offside front headlamp water damaged

offside outer footstep corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 149,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Outer foot step corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp water damaged

Offside Outer foot step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracks/perishing tyre was made week 49 of year 2011

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

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

Rear both bump stops are missing

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

abs unit prescribed area has holes and rusty

both front side lights have a blue tindge

front lower cross member rotten

Fail 16 Jul 2018 143,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracks/perishing tyre was made week 49 of year 2011

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

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

Rear both bump stops are missing

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

abs unit prescribed area has holes and rusty

both front side lights have a blue tindge

front lower cross member rotten

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,290 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

abs unit area around it is rotten and holes

both front side lights have a blue tinge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,240 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

abs unit area around it is rotten and holes

both front side lights have a blue tinge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,019 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front side lights have a blue tinge

Fail 9 Jul 2016 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front side lights have a blue tinge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 123,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

both front side lights have a blue tinge

oil leak on off side rear wheel area

Fail 27 Jun 2015 123,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

both front side lights have a blue tinge

oil leak on off side rear wheel area

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

off side rear stub axle oil leak onto rear brake disc

Fail 21 Jun 2014 117,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

off side rear stub axle oil leak onto rear brake disc

Pass 29 Jun 2013 112,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Fail 5 Jul 2012 106,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded and holled

Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,586 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 FXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD53 FXW, 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 FXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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