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BL03 YWW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,792 mi
Last recorded154,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 154,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure bracket broken ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 150,487 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,172 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,959 miles

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side steps excessively corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

OIL LEAKS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use excessively corroded (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side steps excessively corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAKS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,673 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Leak from engine

Leak from steering box

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 120,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Leak from engine

Leak from steering box

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 113,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,133 miles

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 107,133 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,202 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,619 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,590 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS HAS SMALL CRACK

Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,590 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r light lens has small crack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,611 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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BL03 YWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL03 YWW, 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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BL03 YWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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