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LD03 YVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,648 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 144,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 131,060 miles

front discs worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 131,060 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,549 miles

oil leak

rear pads getting low

rear seats folded away at time of test

slight play in steering

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,283 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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LD03 YVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 LD03 YVW, 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 LD03 YVW registered?

LD03 YVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LD03 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 YVW 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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