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DL03 YLP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,838 mi
Last recorded159,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 159,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,875 miles

Offside Front track arm boot perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,635 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 134,632 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,909 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded near to n/s/f flex hoses

Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine,gearbox,diff oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 120,927 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine,gearbox,diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,484 miles

Hadbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

OS mirror cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front axle

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,701 miles

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

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

OS mirror cracked

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,615 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,615 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,554 miles

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

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 YLP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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