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LC03 YDR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,232 mi
Last recorded192,232 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 192,232 miles

under vehicle all components surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2018 189,689 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sill corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 189,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 188,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 180,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 19 Aug 2014 173,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 167,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 243,361 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 134,901 miles

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

offside rear disc backplate missing

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,739 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 66,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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 YDR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC03 YDR, 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 LC03 YDR registered?

LC03 YDR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LC03 YDR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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