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YK53 HSO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,614 mi
Last recorded198,614 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 198,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s front back plate rusted

all brakes only just met limit

all springs very rusty

font under valance missing

n/s and o/s rear back plates

n/s and o/s rear callipers and brake hose ends rusty

n/s front back plate rusted out

o/s rear inner arch liner rear end badley rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 198,052 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all /4 (5.2.3 (l))

n/s front back plate rusted

o/s rear back plate rusted

o/s rear inner arch badley rusted rear end

slight oil leake

Pass 5 Apr 2022 197,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sway bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sill and boot floor not considered excessive

corrosion to chassis not considered excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2022 197,228 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sway bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sill and boot floor not considered excessive

corrosion to chassis not considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2021 196,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 196,514 miles

slight coolant leake

Fail 12 Mar 2020 196,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight coolant leake

Pass 25 Feb 2019 195,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 195,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 193,474 miles

front n/plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 190,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 185,440 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 185,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 178,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 162,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 155,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 146,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 134,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 125,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,611 miles

both front and nearside flexy brake pipes have corroding ferrules

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,455 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

no rear seats fitted unable to check seatbelts properly

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,016 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YK53 HSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK53 HSO, 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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YK53 HSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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