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YH53 NBE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,635 mi
Last recorded187,635 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 187,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 176,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 167,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 167,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 158,620 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 151,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 142,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,530 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 123,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,615 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 NBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

YH53 NBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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