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DA03 YDN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,470 mi
Last recorded159,470 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 159,470 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2018 159,470 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2017 146,594 miles

headlight image poor

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2017 146,594 miles

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

headlight image poor

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,194 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear-corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear -corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,194 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear-corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear -corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2014 109,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 99,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,592 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 87,592 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,075 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,075 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,586 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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DA03 YDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA03 YDN, 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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DA03 YDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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