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YH53 WWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,253 miles

all flexi brake hose ferrels corroded

front pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2017 77,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,872 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,051 miles

osf nsf and osr tyres have splits and cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,472 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,076 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 WWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

YH53 WWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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