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YG53 WZR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,668 miles

Front bumper crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,825 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,451 miles

oil leak

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,893 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 89,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,148 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,291 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,544 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

REAR DISCS WORN

Fail 25 Sep 2009 72,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,295 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,956 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,892 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YG53 WZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG53 WZR, 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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YG53 WZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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