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NA03 YHF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,709 mi
Last recorded201,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 YHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 201,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 198,081 miles

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

underneath covered with underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2021 182,762 miles

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2020 172,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 149,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 149,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,060 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 100,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,147 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 64,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,734 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in steering box on full lock n/s step suport corroded n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,719 miles

both front wiper blades split ends

brake hose ferrules rusty

rear suspension oil pipes rusty

slight oil weep from steering box drop arm

slight play in both front lower wishbone ball jionts

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,841 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,207 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 49,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,124 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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NA03 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NA03 YHF, 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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NA03 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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