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YY53 LDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,861 mi
Last recorded137,861 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 137,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,110 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,991 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,128 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,885 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,656 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,656 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 LDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 LDF, 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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What year was YY53 LDF registered?

YY53 LDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is YY53 LDF safe to buy?

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