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YY53 DYG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,218 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 143,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 138,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 129,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O S N S (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 120,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,978 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,845 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 93,845 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 93,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,841 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,975 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 77,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,645 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 DYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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