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YX53 WVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,272 mi
Last recorded181,272 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 181,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 180,766 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,704 miles

Nearside chassis leg corroded along its length

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded to excess

Offside chassis leg corroded along its length

all body to chassis mounts showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2019 172,704 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside chassis leg corroded along its length

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded to excess

Offside chassis leg corroded along its length

all body to chassis mounts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 171,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bump stops missing

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2018 171,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 May 2017 170,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 170,188 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

all welding is marked in silver

Pass 20 Apr 2016 168,898 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassic badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

both rear axel bump stops missing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 168,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassic badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

both rear axel bump stops missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 152,923 miles

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

chassis corrodeing and thin in places

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking also tread 2mm

rear diff seal slightly leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 152,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corrodeing and thin in places

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking also tread 2mm

rear diff seal slightly leaking

Fail 28 May 2014 136,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis corrodeing at places

Pass 28 May 2014 136,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrodeing at places

Pass 1 May 2013 117,143 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight judder threw brake pedal

Fail 29 Apr 2013 117,143 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight judder threw brake pedal

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,853 miles

both rear bump stops missing

condension in n/s/f head light

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm also tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2012 100,853 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

condension in n/s/f head light

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm also tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,256 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

n/s revearse light inop

Fail 11 Apr 2011 82,256 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres 2-3mm

n/s revearse light inop

Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,385 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,385 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,036 miles

both wiperblades wearing

offside door mirror glass slightly insecure

offside rear suspension rebound stop missing.

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 WVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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