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NU03 YTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,218 mi
Last recorded150,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 YTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 150,218 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 133,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 127,667 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 127,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 125,525 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

osr chassis corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 122,860 miles

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

all 4 tyres have light cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar drop link boot perished

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar drop link boot

Offside Rear Fuel filter housing/pipe weeping

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,565 miles

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

Steering stiff in operation

Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 103,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 103,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 98,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,433 miles

slight cracking on inner walls o/s and n/s /r tyres

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cracking on inner walls o/s and n/s /r tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 47,970 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,466 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,520 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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NU03 YTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NU03 YTN, 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 NU03 YTN registered?

NU03 YTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NU03 YTN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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