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YX53 WVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,542 mi
Last recorded127,542 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,436 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 101,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,961 miles

fluid leak underside of engine bay unable to identify source

wear to both front tyres in centre nearside ONLY JUST LEAGAL

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 47,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 36,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,817 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 WVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

YX53 WVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is YX53 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 WVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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