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YY53 GGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,429 mi
Last recorded174,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 174,429 miles

Front radiator bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 162,310 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 157,078 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 157,078 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,170 miles

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake fluctuating but not exessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

Fail 4 Aug 2015 140,170 miles

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake fluctuating but not exessive

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

Fail 30 Jul 2015 139,878 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 131,485 miles

Both side steps corroded on main supporting beam

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Full chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 131,485 miles

Both side steps corroded on main supporting beam

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Full chassis slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,103 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 124,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,945 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 114,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

offside front lower ball joint rubber boot perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,295 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,424 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 GGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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