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HY03 UGN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,595 mi
Last recorded145,595 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 145,595 miles

ABS light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 145,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 17 Mar 2011 118,757 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,737 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 105,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 17 Mar 2009 91,004 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)

wipers have split ends

Fail 17 Mar 2009 91,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

wipers have split ends

Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,333 miles

rear ACE ram is leaking

rear brake pads look low, rear brake discs are worn, offside rear brakes judder slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2008 75,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear ACE ram is leaking

rear brake pads look low, rear brake discs are worn, offside rear brakes judder slightly

traction control and downhill lights are on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,643 miles

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

TAILGATE LATCH REQUIRES ATTETION

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,805 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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HY03 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HY03 UGN, 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 HY03 UGN registered?

HY03 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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