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AO03 JYK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,631 mi
Last recorded183,631 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 183,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 171,970 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 171,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 158,400 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 158,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 146,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded/missing

Offside Rear hub seal has a slight oil leak

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

Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting nearside rear chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 146,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Active cornering enhancement system pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal has slight leak of oil

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension malfunction lamp on indicating a fault.

Pass 25 May 2018 137,530 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 137,530 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,707 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake disc backplate corroded

n/s/r foglamp lense deteriorating

o/s/r brake disc backplate corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,797 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake disc backplate corroded

n/s/r foglamp lense deteriorating

o/s/r brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,548 miles

both front tyres worn low

high line stop light not working

rear brake backing plates very rusted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 69,010 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,942 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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AO03 JYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO03 JYK, 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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AO03 JYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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