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LD03 YXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,887 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 140,887 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 135,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,005 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,897 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 117,884 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,527 miles

engine oil & diffs leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 100,037 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 100,037 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,824 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,609 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 YXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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