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YY53 RFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 102,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,494 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 60,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,593 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 57,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,913 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 RFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

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

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The MOT history for YY53 RFL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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