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YX53 UZA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,508 mi
Last recorded131,508 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,357 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 125,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 122,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,212 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 106,212 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 86,284 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,074 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,320 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,964 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges .

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,174 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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YX53 UZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 UZA registered?

YX53 UZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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