MOT Status
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88,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm / Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS MISSING - SHOWS WHITE LIGHT (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general corrosion exhaust
general corrosion of rear chassis
slight weep power steering box?
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion chassis
slight oil leak possibly power steering box
wipers split on edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust corroded
front wipers split on edges
rear chassis corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
spare tyre below limit
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
spare tyre below limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 OWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?
YY53 OWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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