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YE53 UDB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,422 mi
Last recorded137,422 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,422 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body/ arhces muddy

Pass 2 Jan 2020 133,197 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,844 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 127,810 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 111,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 98,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Sep 2012 88,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,712 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,320 miles

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

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 UDB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

YE53 UDB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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