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YY53 GWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,023 mi
Last recorded158,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 158,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 158,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 152,205 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 149,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 May 2017 149,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,040 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 121,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,192 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,648 miles

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

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,648 miles

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,646 miles

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

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

bump nstop missing n/s rear

Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bump nstop missing n/s rear

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,131 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

brakes not tested,due to bad fuel leak

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 GWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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