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YH53 NBD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,325 mi
Last recorded133,325 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,854 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 93,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,072 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,220 miles

slight wear on levelling rod

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,926 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pipes on both near side and of side down chassi legs

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,925 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

unable to see rear brake pipes on both near side and of side down chassi legs

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,517 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,820 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,192 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 NBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 NBD registered?

YH53 NBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YH53 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 NBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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