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YH53 TVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,532 mi
Last recorded49,532 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,502 miles

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

baby seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.

unable to inspect all rear brake pipes running over chassis.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH53 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

YH53 TVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is YH53 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 TVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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