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LD03 YWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,505 mi
Last recorded194,505 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 194,505 miles

Engine / transmission oil leaks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Chassis member deteriorated/ corroded

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Fuel tank damp

Rear n/s + o/s suspension bumpstops missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 186,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear ,n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis beam (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 186,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear ,n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front slightly noisey

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis beam (6.1.A.1)

unable to see front brake pad inner thickness

Pass 1 Jun 2015 174,664 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2015 174,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2014 159,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 159,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2013 144,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear chassis rusty

rear no platre slightly deteriorated

unablr to see front brake pad inner thickness

Fail 23 May 2013 144,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear chassis rusty

rear no platre slightly deteriorated

unablr to see front brake pad inner thickness

Fail 31 May 2012 129,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre approching limit

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner edge /tyre valve perrished

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 31 May 2012 129,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre approching limit

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner edge /tyre valve perrished

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 2 Jun 2011 118,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 118,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 107,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever has not a lot of travel left in reserve.

Pass 14 May 2009 98,930 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 98,930 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 84,042 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear seats in stowed position,seat belts not tested

Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,323 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 YWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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