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YY53 LNM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 130,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,180 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,932 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,932 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 161,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,201 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,096 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,432 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 LNM 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

YY53 LNM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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