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YD53 ZFK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,318 mi
Last recorded223,318 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 223,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 214,453 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

underside of chassis developed surface rust

Fail 12 Sep 2019 214,453 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

underside of chassis developed surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2018 206,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 195,648 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 182,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 171,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 160,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 149,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 140,729 miles

oil leaks front gear/transfer box

Fail 30 Aug 2012 140,720 miles

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

oil leaks front gear/transfer box

Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak transfer box

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,209 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Transfer box leaking oil

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper blade does't clear screen

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,262 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

advise tracking checked

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 80,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,456 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 ZFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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