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NU03 YWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,187 mi
Last recorded178,187 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 178,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 164,827 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 164,449 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 145,741 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 133,000 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 132,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2015 124,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,156 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,156 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 121,200 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 121,200 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 118,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jun 2012 118,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,350 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)

both front wiper slight tears

Pass 22 Jun 2010 115,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 113,256 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 113,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine oil leak.

Power Steering fluid reservoir level is below minimum.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 104,152 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 104,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 93,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 57,914 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 YWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

NU03 YWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for NU03 YWG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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