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YY53 LNP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,841 mi
Last recorded89,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,841 miles

Central Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned steering arm boots perished (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear radius arm bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play lower ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 85,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side and off side rear sill to body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side chassis just behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side chassis just behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tracking bar track rod ends rubber boots starting to perrish

chassis very rusty and now getting thin

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,183 miles

vehicle chassis now going very rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,065 miles

off side rear fog light lens cracked

under side of vehicle now going very rusty chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,282 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side outter (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,925 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,934 miles

rear chassis starting to go rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,948 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,334 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 61,334 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 56,439 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,291 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

customer supplied set of second hand wheels

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 29 Oct 2009 50,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,397 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,174 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 LNP 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 68.2%.

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

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