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YH53 WWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,753 mi
Last recorded141,753 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 139,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 138,200 miles

under body is undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2016 138,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Various places holed/corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 126,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,642 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 117,641 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 100,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,932 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,857 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,507 miles

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

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

dog gard in rear of car unable to check seatbelts

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,507 miles

dog gard in rear of car unable to check seatbelts

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,860 miles

rear seats play in mechanism

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 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WWA, 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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YH53 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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