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LY03 FDC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

186,605 mi
Last recorded186,605 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 FDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 186,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 158,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 141,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 136,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 131,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main runs rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre nearing 2mm wear bars

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre nearing 2mm wear bars

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,556 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,749 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,508 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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LY03 FDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LY03 FDC, 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 LY03 FDC registered?

LY03 FDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LY03 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 FDC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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