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YY53 AJX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

284,598 mi
Last recorded284,598 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 284,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 283,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Slight play ? Nearside front ? Upper and lower ball joints

Underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Windscreen has slight damage ? Not effecting drivers view

Pass 5 Nov 2018 271,652 miles

Oil leak ? Engine ? Rear differential pinion seal ? Gearbox transfer box

Slight pitting on rear brake discs

Slight wear Nearside front ? Upper and lower ball joints

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 4 Nov 2017 259,963 miles

Oil leak ? Engine ? Front differential pinion seal

Slight pitting offside rear brake disc

Pass 10 Aug 2016 242,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 228,116 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak n/s rear hub ?

Pass 5 Aug 2014 213,369 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 197,573 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 197,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 180,311 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 180,214 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 166,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 147,978 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 120,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 90,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,224 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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YY53 AJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YY53 AJX, 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 YY53 AJX registered?

YY53 AJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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