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YG53 WZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,081 mi
Last recorded167,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 167,081 miles

headlamps deteriorated

play in steering

underbody and chassis corroded / muddy

Pass 19 Nov 2020 214,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 342,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 207,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 207,009 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 197,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes corroded

oil leak offside front axel seal

Pass 23 Nov 2016 181,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

brake discs worn

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

oil leak offside front axle seal

Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,818 miles

all tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

oil leaking from osf axle seal

rear discs worn

slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in osr drop link

Fail 7 Dec 2015 163,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

oil leaking from osf axle seal

rear discs worn

slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in osr drop link

Pass 23 Dec 2014 148,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,935 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 120,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,515 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,202 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 94,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,413 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 50,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,422 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

YG53 WZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YG53 WZZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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