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YX53 WVR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,968 mi
Last recorded135,968 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 135,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,951 miles

both front tack rod ends worn

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,654 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,853 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,781 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,821 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 WVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

YX53 WVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 WVR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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