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NA03 YHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,649 mi
Last recorded142,649 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 YHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 142,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Multiple places all marked white (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In multiple places all marked white (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe into abs pump Union Cross threaded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Not attached to chassis and fouling body (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,355 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 137,346 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 129,975 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 127,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,881 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,264 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 113,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 106,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 96,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,957 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 86,957 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,419 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,091 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,712 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 47,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,320 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 27 Mar 2006 36,346 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 YHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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