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YX53 WWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

276,827 mi
Last recorded276,827 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 276,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,900 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spanner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 168,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,791 miles

under tray fitted at the time of test

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,056 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,271 miles

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

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,753 miles

both front tyres getting low

front drag link slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,647 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 61,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,964 miles

some rear brake pipework and some suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some rear brake pipework and some suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,380 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,642 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 WWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WWF, 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 WWF registered?

YX53 WWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 WWF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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