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YX53 WWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,609 mi
Last recorded165,609 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 165,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,654 miles

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

parking brake ok, some adjustment needed

Pass 8 Oct 2015 151,763 miles

Rear suspension slight play in arm bush

o/s and n/s chassis corroded with surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 144,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 130,046 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,602 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 91,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,477 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 WWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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