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YH53 MXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,246 mi
Last recorded180,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 180,246 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 180,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 160,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,691 miles

ACE pipes corroded

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 132,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 92,887 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,036 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 65,765 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

osr brake binding slightly

rear diff pinion seal leaking

some brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,743 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 MXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH53 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

YH53 MXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YH53 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 MXK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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