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DA03 YDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,510 mi
Last recorded147,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,510 miles

Chassis is undersealed in various areas.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 144,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis and outriggers corroded and undersealed

front suspension pipes corroded

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear chassis corroded o/s and n/s behind shocks

Pass 28 Nov 2017 142,991 miles

Front inner wings corroded

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

front and rear diff slight leak

rear chassis and out riggers corroded

steering box has slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,382 miles

chassis and underside corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 137,655 miles

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear diff oil seals leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2015 137,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear diff oil seals leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,211 miles

suspension system pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,517 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front wiper split but clears screen

Fail 4 Nov 2013 131,517 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper split but clears screen

Pass 7 Nov 2012 129,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

water in o/s/f headlight unit

water in o/s/r lens

Fail 7 Nov 2012 129,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

water in o/s/f headlight unit

water in o/s/r lens

Pass 24 Nov 2011 126,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,604 miles

dseterioration to wiper blades

Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,764 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,544 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 91,020 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,049 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 79,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 YDY, 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 YDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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