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YD53 NDC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,507 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central not all brake pipes could be inspected

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,200 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On chassis side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Regulator valve on side off engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On chassis side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp has condensation within lamp

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Front fog lamp has condensation within lamp

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

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

general chassis condition heavily corroded.

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp has condensation within lamp

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Front fog lamp has condensation within lamp

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

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

general chassis condition heavily corroded.

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,396 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 83,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,648 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 75,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,202 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,076 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,125 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,125 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,535 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 40,502 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 40,502 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,526 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 NDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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