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YY53 MUA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,351 mi
Last recorded150,351 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 144,453 miles

oil leak

under body

Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,850 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 140,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS unit mounting area excessively corroded at inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak at fuel filter housing connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 135,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,966 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 132,956 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle pivot point (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,764 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 130,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 125,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 184,892 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

off side front bump stop missing

off side rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 184,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

near side rear bump stop missing

off side front bump stop missing

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bad engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

bad engine oil leak.

drivers view through windscreen very poor.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,864 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,863 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,398 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 MUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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