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YY53 WGD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,384 mi
Last recorded148,384 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 148,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 147,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 145,993 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 145,988 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,993 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,870 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 77,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,104 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,012 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 46,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 WGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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