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YX53 WWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,014 mi
Last recorded169,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 169,014 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 169,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 168,795 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 141,284 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 141,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,774 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 109,773 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,448 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 96,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,116 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,270 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 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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