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YE53 UDH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

168,847 mi
Last recorded168,847 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 168,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,685 miles

Offside Front Slight bind

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,682 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 138,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2019 138,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 134,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter seeping (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,036 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded secure at this time

brake pipes heavily undersealed

end float in the drop arm shaft

Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,543 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2015 127,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,129 miles

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jan 2014 123,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,568 miles

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2013 119,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 115,220 miles

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

car been standing note under seald

Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,220 miles

car been standing note under seald

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,383 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,772 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 UDH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDH, 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 UDH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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