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YX53 WWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,746 mi
Last recorded183,746 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 183,746 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 182,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 173,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 173,137 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 163,963 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 163,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 151,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 141,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 141,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 132,816 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

oil leak(steering box damp?)

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 121,187 miles

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

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

rear chassis members starting to corrode

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,187 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

rear chassis members starting to corrode

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

could not check n/s/rseatbelt as child seat fitted

n/s/r drishaft tube outer oil seal leaking slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge of tyre

there are chips in zone[b] of the front windscreen within limits

Pass 19 Sep 2009 92,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 92,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,691 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 74,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,336 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 WWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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