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YE53 MMF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,415 mi
Last recorded226,415 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 226,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 222,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 220,690 miles

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 219,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 216,651 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 78,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 148,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,743 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 136,737 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 122,610 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,538 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,949 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,949 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,285 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,808 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 MMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MMF, 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 MMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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