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BL03 YYP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,298 mi
Last recorded174,298 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 174,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 153,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 153,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,140 miles

Rear pads little low

Spare wheel little loose

os rear diff to hub weepy a little

Fail 15 Sep 2016 150,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear pads little low

Spare wheel little loose

os rear diff to hub weepy a little

Pass 3 Oct 2015 145,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear brake backing plate showing signs of diff seal oil leak

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 145,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear brake backing plate showing signs of diff seal oil leak

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 139,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 139,081 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,773 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,708 miles

Front tyres have slight cracking on outer edge

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 109,708 miles

Front tyres have slight cracking on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 101,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r half shaft seal has a slight leak

rear axle pinion oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,961 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r half shaft seal has a slight leak

rear axle pinion oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,559 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 82,559 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R.HALF.SHAFT.OIL.SEAL.LEAKING.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,346 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 YYP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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