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YD53 VZO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,552 mi
Last recorded77,552 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 VZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 77,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,820 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,975 miles

Rear chassis in very poor condition several holes and heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 71,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively hydraulic antiroll bar system leaking fluid / pipes heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 30cms of top rear shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Offside rear chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis in very poor condition several holes and heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,179 miles

CHASSIS IN POOR CONDITION / REAR SECTION AROUND TOW BAR MOUNTINGS VERY POOR

VEHICLE CHASSIS IN POOR CONDITION /REARSECTION AROUND TOW BER MOUNTINGS VERY POOR

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,178 miles

coil spring broken BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

CHASSIS IN POOR CONDITION / REAR SECTION AROUND TOW BAR MOUNTINGS VERY POOR

VEHICLE CHASSIS IN POOR CONDITION /REARSECTION AROUND TOW BER MOUNTINGS VERY POOR

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,246 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,311 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,311 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,993 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 VZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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