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BL03 YWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,702 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,386 miles

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

both front tyres worn low (inner edges)

both rear tyres cracking in tread slightly

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,697 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,014 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 97,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,196 miles

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

center brake light was not working when car came in but was during test.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,091 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,091 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,170 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 61,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,692 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 YWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL03 YWY, 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 BL03 YWY registered?

BL03 YWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 YWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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