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HT03 YXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,061 mi
Last recorded181,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 YXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 181,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 176,673 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 174,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 171,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,849 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 156,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,333 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 142,355 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 142,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 136,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,767 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s wiper split

n/s/r suspension air bag slightly softer than o/s causing vehicle to slightly lean to n/s

rear step up corroded and weak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 121,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rea tyres wearing unevenly

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s wiper split

n/s/r suspension air bag slightly softer than o/s causing vehicle to slightly lean to n/s

rear step up corroded and weak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,294 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 104,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,950 miles

corrosion started on exhaust

deep cut in o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords

Fail 5 Sep 2008 71,950 miles

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

corrosion started on exhaust

deep cut in o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,386 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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HT03 YXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HT03 YXH, 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 HT03 YXH registered?

HT03 YXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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