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YE53 KMM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,396 mi
Last recorded102,396 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,396 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,434 miles

chassis corroded at rear

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,687 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 92,639 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,261 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassi surface corrosion

engine oil leak

exhaust corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,302 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 83,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,617 miles

upper brake light inop

rear wiper blade damaged

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

near side rear door wont open from out side

Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

near side rear door wont open from out side

rear wiper blade damaged

upper brake light inop

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,858 miles

front brake pads wearing

minor leak from steering box lower shaft

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,857 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing

minor leak from steering box lower shaft

Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,675 miles

High level stop light not wired up.

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

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to load area being used.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,965 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,900 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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YE53 KMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE53 KMM, 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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YE53 KMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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