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YF53 ORX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ORX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,804 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust cat been repaired

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,168 miles

Rear corrosion to rear chassis.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 119,168 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear corrosion to rear chassis.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,895 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,358 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,936 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,586 miles

fox on bonnet could cause injury to person knocked over

rear chassis coroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,886 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

fox on bonnet could cause injury to person knocked over

rear chassis coroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,655 miles

some slight corosion to chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2010 147,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,900 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,857 miles

Both front tyres are starting to weare on the inner edges due to faulty tracking settings

Brake fluid is contaminated (Black)

Requires Air conditioning top up to maintain optimum oporating temperatures and to lubricate internal pump impellers

Fail 14 Mar 2007 19,857 miles

Both front tyres are starting to weare on the inner edges due to faulty tracking settings

Brake fluid is contaminated (Black)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Requires Air conditioning top up to maintain optimum oporating temperatures and to lubricate internal pump impellers

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,316 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 ORX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 ORX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF53 ORX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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