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DC03 YMP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,240 mi
Last recorded149,240 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YMP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 149,240 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r halfshaft is slightly leaking oil

Fail 15 May 2024 149,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r halfshaft is slightly leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2023 147,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 147,126 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 146,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded.

Pass 10 May 2021 140,241 miles

under side covered in under seal

Fail 10 May 2021 140,241 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under side covered in under seal

Pass 26 Jun 2020 137,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body mounting points corroded.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 135,845 miles

Both sides front inner wings corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 135,824 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sides front inner wings corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 124,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

high level stop lamp not working

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,370 miles

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)

Oil leak

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 82,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,556 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 62,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 410,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DC03 YMP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC03 YMP, 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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DC03 YMP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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