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EX03 YLP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

231,462 mi
Last recorded231,462 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 231,462 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 231,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel filler breather pipe slightly split (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear step corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 221,090 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 221,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 217,294 miles

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

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Fail 24 Feb 2016 217,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front STEP CORRODED & UNSAFE

Pass 23 Oct 2014 209,375 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 209,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 196,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 196,503 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 181,550 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 181,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 165,477 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering box / transfer gearbox & drivers side of engine.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 165,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box / transfer gearbox & drivers side of engine.

Fail 6 Mar 2010 150,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 150,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 136,757 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 136,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 121,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 101,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,091 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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EX03 YLP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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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What year was EX03 YLP registered?

EX03 YLP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is EX03 YLP safe to buy?

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