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LC03 YDN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

160,988 mi
Last recorded160,988 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 160,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 154,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Fail 23 Aug 2023 154,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side track rod end rubbers have splits (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play and slight noise when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight brake bind but working ok (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both sides rear chazzi has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 144,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 144,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

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

Rear bump stops missing

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 133,950 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 133,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 127,333 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 119,425 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (1.8.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 113,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,332 miles

Both rear and offside front bump stops missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil and coolant leaks

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 106,332 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear and offside front bump stops missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil and coolant leaks

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,742 miles

All tyres worn uneven

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,641 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,491 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,559 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,951 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,948 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,671 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LC03 YDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LC03 YDN, 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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LC03 YDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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