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DL03 YSH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,228 mi
Last recorded208,228 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 208,228 miles

corrosion to rear chassie and body mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2015 199,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 199,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 190,315 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

steering damper slightly worn bush

Fail 4 Mar 2014 190,308 miles

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

steering damper slightly worn bush

Pass 10 Sep 2012 179,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 179,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 173,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 141,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,633 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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DL03 YSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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