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YE53 LGD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,904 mi
Last recorded117,904 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,688 miles

offside rear brake dust shield badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,513 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,515 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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YE53 LGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YE53 LGD, 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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What year was YE53 LGD registered?

YE53 LGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is YE53 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 LGD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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