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MW03 YMD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 158,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 158,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 136,257 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside as pipes join to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside main chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,532 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe that runs along chassis, over the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses in the wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of the two joints (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,561 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,105 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,861 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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MW03 YMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW03 YMD, 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 MW03 YMD registered?

MW03 YMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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