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AO03 YBB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 137,916 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,032 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,009 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,230 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 97,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,611 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 79,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,004 miles

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

osf nsf nsr tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,002 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,013 miles

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

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 YBB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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