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YG53 WZW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 121,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,328 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 109,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,673 miles

both n/s front brake flexy ferrules to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear windows tinted

slight binding on o/s front wheel

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 60,507 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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YG53 WZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG53 WZW, 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 YG53 WZW registered?

YG53 WZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YG53 WZW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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