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NU03 YUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 YUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

underrside corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 195,049 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 195,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 192,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 192,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 188,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush slight play

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle seal misted

Rear all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear step corroded

Rear suspension link / stabiliser arm has slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

horn button intermittent / sticking

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 188,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

Front brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear step corroded

Steering box has play

Underbody and chassis corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 186,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 186,448 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 183,185 miles

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 179,732 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Half shaft oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 179,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Half shaft oil leak

Engine has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 174,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 163,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 150,859 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 135,307 miles

Diff leaking oil

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

Pass 25 May 2011 116,830 miles

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

oil leak o/s/r axle

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 97,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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 May 2009 78,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 39,751 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)

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 YUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU03 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

NU03 YUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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