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YK53 UTM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,175 mi
Last recorded156,175 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 156,175 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 154,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 152,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 150,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 146,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 146,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 144,412 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 144,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 136,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 124,335 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,447 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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YK53 UTM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YK53 UTM, 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 YK53 UTM registered?

YK53 UTM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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