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DN03 YMP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YMP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,487 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 129,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,999 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 115,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,510 miles

offside rear suspension unit weak

very bad surface corrosion on all under body and components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,510 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

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

advise --- power steering fluid very low

offside rear suspension unit weak

very bad surface corrosion on all under body and components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,722 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2014 103,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 103,717 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bump/stops missing rear step slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 102,749 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2014 102,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 98,384 miles

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

adv corrosion on exhaust

adv dampness on steering box

adv slight play in steering arms

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condensation in both headlamps

Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,563 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condensation in both headlamps

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,539 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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DN03 YMP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN03 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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What year was DN03 YMP registered?

DN03 YMP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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