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YY53 BXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 121,706 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocking mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,713 miles

Front bolt on member badly corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear step badly corroded recommend not to use

Fail 25 Aug 2020 119,657 miles

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bolt on member badly corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear step badly corroded recommend not to use

Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,952 miles

Central Front Lower X member corroded badly

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat damages

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 117,951 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower X member corroded badly

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat damages

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,406 miles

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

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

Offside front brake lightly binding.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 106,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake lightly binding.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,999 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working. Connectivity not established.

Corrosion on chassis.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,424 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working. Connectivity not established.

Corrosion on chassis.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 86,757 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working. Connectivity not established.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,757 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working. Connectivity not established.

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,448 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 66,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,599 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 42,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,237 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 BXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY53 BXC, 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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YY53 BXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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