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YX53 UYU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,781 mi
Last recorded184,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 184,781 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from ABS pump to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Alternator belt cracked

Exhaust mounting defective Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 178,362 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 May 2021 178,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f & o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 13 Dec 2019 170,757 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 170,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 164,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 163,790 miles

n/s and o/s lower ball joint rubber perished and starting to crack

Fail 20 Nov 2017 163,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s lower ball joint rubber perished and starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,593 miles

slight play in o/s/r track rod end crimped joint

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,986 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,572 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,802 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 UYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX53 UYU, 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 YX53 UYU registered?

YX53 UYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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