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YH53 HAX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,100 miles

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

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 107,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c)

Slight oil leak

body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,740 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,005 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front slight oil leak from axle seal

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lense slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from engine

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,810 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 95,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,469 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,544 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,110 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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YH53 HAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH53 HAX, 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 YH53 HAX registered?

YH53 HAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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