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YE53 LGA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,034 mi
Last recorded157,034 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 157,034 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 156,562 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in thick wet underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer Arch Corrosion but no sharp edges

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

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

Under vehicle covered in thick black underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,477 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 148,696 miles

Nearside Inner sill

inner wings x 2

oil leek

Fail 19 Mar 2021 148,694 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering coupling on columnn (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Inner sill

inner wings x 2

oil leek

Pass 28 Feb 2020 143,436 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 143,436 miles

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

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 131,306 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,120 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 128,075 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 115,715 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bracket adrift on centre exhaust but still supported

Fail 27 Sep 2012 103,788 miles

Centre Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Centre Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,788 miles

Centre Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Centre Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,705 miles

both rear brake discs worn

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades split at ends

both rear brake discs worn

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,130 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,813 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,813 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,105 miles

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 LGA 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 YE53 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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