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YE53 MLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,952 mi
Last recorded250,952 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 MLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 250,952 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 169,272 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 156,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,425 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2008 98,425 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 98,422 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak from around o/s/f steering idaler

Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight leak from around o/s/f steering idaler

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,215 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 86,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,497 miles

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

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

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 MLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

YE53 MLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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