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YY53 LDL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 146,892 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded leaning (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,636 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front coilsprings corroded slightly

exhaust system corroded slightly

rear chassis rails corroded slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front coilsprings corroded slightly

exhaust system corroded slightly

rear chassis rails corroded slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,248 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 90,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,863 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,941 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 69,939 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,595 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,990 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 39,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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