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YX53 CUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,019 mi
Last recorded198,019 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 198,019 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 195,512 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 190,202 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 187,432 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs swelling (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 178,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel brg noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2016 167,743 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

o/s front wheel brg noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,222 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,240 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 112,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 99,747 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,747 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 87,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 65,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,834 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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YX53 CUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX53 CUJ, 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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YX53 CUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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