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M8 YPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,801 mi
Last recorded189,801 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 YPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 189,801 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2023 189,703 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 189,618 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 189,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 Feb 2021 188,947 miles

Offside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 188,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 184,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 179,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 176,835 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis both sides

Pass 18 Jul 2014 175,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 169,121 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 162,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F axle seal leaking oil

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 162,449 miles

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

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

O/S/F axle seal leaking oil

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 145,129 miles

offside door step very weak and near side door step very weak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 129,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 113,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 93,941 miles

Oil leak

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

signs of possible oi; seepage from front and rear diff units and offside front 'driveshaft'/hub seal

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,167 miles

slight engine oil leak †slight leak front and rear diffs †wipers smearing slightly

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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M8 YPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M8 YPJ, 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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M8 YPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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