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HG03 CYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,112 mi
Last recorded155,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 CYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 155,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 154,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 154,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking posibly oil from axle (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2015 139,500 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak o/s/r hub seal

Pass 28 May 2015 139,500 miles

oil leak o/s/r hub seal

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,639 miles

slight leak from fuel filter

Pass 24 Jun 2013 120,067 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 120,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,393 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,054 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 107,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,978 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,545 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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HG03 CYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG03 CYY, 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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HG03 CYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is HG03 CYY safe to buy?

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