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YE53 MMX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSF on chassis (3.6.B.4e)

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

OSR bumpstop missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR above spring mounting (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSF on chassis (3.6.B.4e)

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

OSR bumpstop missing

OSR tyre underinflated

Offside step insecure

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,668 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,421 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,145 miles

n/s/f track rod end has some play (Marked in yellow Advise attention)

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

possible small fliud leak from steering box output/drop arm shaft oil seal (Advise attention)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,774 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine leaking oil

n/s/f track rod end has slight play (Marked in yellow)

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth very close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,950 miles

Exhaust system corroding at hangers and flanges.

Front and rear brake pads low, advise attention.

O/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Oil leaking from steering box.

Slight play in n/s & o/s front steering track rod ends.

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,950 miles

Exhaust system corroding at hangers and flanges.

Front and rear brake pads low, advise attention.

O/s/r tyre tread depth low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leaking from steering box.

Slight play in n/s & o/s front steering track rod ends.

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,829 miles

both front brake disces quite worn

both rear tyres getting low tread at 2.5 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,244 miles

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

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 MMX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MMX, 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 MMX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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