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YX53 UYW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,999 mi
Last recorded163,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 163,999 miles

Brake disc contaminated offside & nearside rear hub seals leaking oil onto brake discs (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on rear coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis adjacent to nearside trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle stabiliser bushes worn at axle pivot point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 153,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 144,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 135,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,817 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn smooth

Offside Front anti roll bar pivot bush starting to split

Rear suspension pipes have lost their protective coating

Fail 10 Jul 2017 131,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rearfrom abs unit to ns flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear from abs unit to os flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at bulkhead in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Both rear bump stops missing

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn smooth

Offside Front anti roll bar pivot bush starting to split

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Rear suspension pipes have lost their protective coating

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

steering box/slight leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 118,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S STEP ON INNER HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 103,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2012 98,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bump stops missing

Pass 5 May 2011 91,192 miles

Engine Oil Leak

N/S/R Diff Oil Seal Leaking

Fail 4 May 2011 91,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine Oil Leak

N/S/R Diff Oil Seal Leaking

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s reverse light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,628 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,628 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,688 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 31,245 miles

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

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 UYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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