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LB03 YPR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

259,511 mi
Last recorded259,511 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 YPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 259,511 miles

Cargo area in use unable to check seat belts

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 246,639 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 246,639 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 234,584 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 222,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 199,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 199,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 176,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 156,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,571 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear passenger seats removed

Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,265 miles

All brake discs have surface rust

All rear anti-roll link dust covers split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

N/S/F tyre wearing low

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight play in steering damper bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2011 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all steel pipes underside of vehicle are starting to show corrosion

intermittant click from rear axle area on slowly turning wheels [both sides]

nearside rear axle upper bump stop missing

offside front and rear of engine appears to be soaked in oil??

Pass 2 Aug 2011 126,987 miles

all steel pipes underside of vehicle are starting to show corrosion

intermittant click from rear axle area on slowly turning wheels [both sides]

nearside rear axle upper bump stop missing

offside front and rear of engine appears to be soaked in oil??

Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,666 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,144 miles

Brake pads worn low (all)

Slight misting from Track rod end cover (Front offside)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,600 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lens broken

offside rear tyre cuts on outer side wall

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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LB03 YPR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB03 YPR, 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 LB03 YPR registered?

LB03 YPR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is LB03 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 YPR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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