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YY53 BXD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 149,216 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places including behind rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 145,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 143,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 143,612 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

front brakes worn unevenly

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,583 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 136,701 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,112 miles

GENERAL CORRISION ON CHASSIS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.57MM (4.1.E.1)

O/S F SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 134,112 miles

GENERAL CORRISION ON CHASSIS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.57MM (4.1.E.1)

O/S F SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,787 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing

corner enhancement pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing

corner enhancement light is on

corner enhancement pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,020 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,012 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,722 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 125,722 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,607 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 123,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,825 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

downhill descent light on

header tank insecure

traction control light on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 118,822 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

downhill descent light on

header tank insecure

traction control light on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,492 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,492 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 74,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,743 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,050 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 390,127 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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