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LD03 YWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,221 mi
Last recorded161,221 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 161,221 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 161,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 148,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,574 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,912 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,745 miles

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

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

offside rear chassis starting to swell

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,745 miles

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

offside rear chassis starting to swell

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,928 miles

Exhaust down pipe fouling on engine and gearbox

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Offside Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust down pipe fouling on engine and gearbox

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Offside Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,557 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe fouling on engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,557 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe fouling on engine and gearbox

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,447 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,951 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,741 miles

n/s/f wiper poor at cleaning the screen

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 YWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LD03 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

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

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