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EX03 YLM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,139 mi
Last recorded114,139 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,139 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 110,552 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near air bag mounting two sections on the inner part (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 104,565 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 104,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at air bag mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,653 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,973 miles

Both front ball joint boots slightly perished

Both rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 7 May 2015 82,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,957 miles

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

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

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

slight damping of oil to power steering box.

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,509 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,509 miles

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

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED. N/S/R BUMPSTOP MISSING. THORN IN N/S/R TYRE WALL

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 50,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,168 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,620 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,909 miles

offside front tyre outside wall split

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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EX03 YLM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX03 YLM, 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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EX03 YLM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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