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LA03 YPN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 YPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 140,358 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Control Arm Bushes Have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reg Plates Dim

Underbody Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,916 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,915 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,203 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,901 miles

OS step corroded

chassis corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

OS step corroded

chassis corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,689 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 106,689 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016
Fail 2 Nov 2016 105,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE BAY (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,100 miles

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,951 miles

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

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

chassis rustey

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,947 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

chassis rustey

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,990 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,655 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,655 miles

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

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

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

slight play in nearside track rod end

windscreen washers need attention

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn to wear limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread starting to block

signs of coolant leak near starter motor

signs of fluid leak from transfer box

signs of fluid on steering box drop arm

slight play in nearside front draglink joint

Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,907 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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LA03 YPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA03 YPN, 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 LA03 YPN registered?

LA03 YPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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