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YY53 NGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,420 mi
Last recorded130,420 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 130,420 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 105,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,718 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,885 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 51,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,865 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 NGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

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

Is YY53 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 NGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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