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YY53 NGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 146,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,807 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 135,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox has slight mist of oil

Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox has slight mist of oil

Pass 29 May 2012 88,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,542 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,847 miles

Damage to front windowscreen outside swept area

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's becoming corroded and pitted on outer edges of faces

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

Offside front headlight condensated

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear high level stop light inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak from rear of engine

oil leak from ace pump

Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,714 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 NGX 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 76.5%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

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

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