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AX03 YFS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,476 mi
Last recorded212,476 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 212,476 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both chassis legs front to back all corroded but not holed

Fail 29 Mar 2023 212,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis leg (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both chassis legs front to back all corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Apr 2022 207,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 206,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 200,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r disc corroded

slight play in both side front track rod ends

Pass 26 Mar 2020 196,132 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 196,052 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both ball joints have lift (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint connecting too the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 188,945 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges just legal middle 3/4

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 181,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 171,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 171,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 162,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 154,670 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 146,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,429 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 126,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,755 miles

drivers side window faulty

Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,286 miles

n/s horn button in /op

Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,266 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s horn button in /op

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,297 miles

Oil leak

slight diff leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 89,297 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)

Oil leak

slight diff leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,460 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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AX03 YFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 AX03 YFS, 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 AX03 YFS registered?

AX03 YFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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