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YD53 WKL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,388 mi
Last recorded187,388 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 187,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased not allowing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 187,046 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 172,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 171,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 157,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 157,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing holed near abs pump

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,269 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing near abs pump

Nearside Rear brake flexi twisted but not fouling

Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near tank (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage around bump stop (6.1.A.1)

fuel overflow pipe damp

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 118,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,535 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,576 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,576 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,658 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 90,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,311 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,080 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 WKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WKL, 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 WKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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