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YF53 ORN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,913 mi
Last recorded168,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ORN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2021 168,913 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard EGR valve has been removed (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes worn/perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (hard to see) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front coil springs corroded

Front support bar (underside) excessively corroded

General underside corrosion to chassis/floor pan/suspension etc

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Middle rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear support step excessively corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2020 162,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 155,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 155,117 miles

Power steering component leaking at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 142,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,186 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak Slight at hub ()

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,565 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,628 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,034 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,733 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,558 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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YF53 ORN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YF53 ORN, 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 YF53 ORN registered?

YF53 ORN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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