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AP03 YRJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,802 mi
Last recorded134,802 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 134,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 127,762 miles

chassis corroded

headlight patterns poor

Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,718 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,303 miles

see advisory notice test number 388813234497

Fail 21 Aug 2014 112,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,973 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,935 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,138 miles

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AP03 YRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP03 YRJ, 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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AP03 YRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 YRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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