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DL03 YKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,356 mi
Last recorded175,356 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 175,356 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 175,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 271,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under body has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2012 158,002 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 158,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 147,766 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 147,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 143,417 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,708 miles

Offside Rear 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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DL03 YKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DL03 YKE, 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 DL03 YKE registered?

DL03 YKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DL03 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 YKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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