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NU03 YWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 YWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,038 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear bumper bracket missing

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 118,036 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear bumper bracket missing

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,656 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,376 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion CROSS MEMBER/SUPPORT (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside SUSPENSION IS SEATING DOWN ON ONE SIDE

Rear Body has slight corrosion CHAISSIS (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 116,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking BOX (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside SUSPENSION IS SEATING DOWN ON ONE SIDE

Rear Body has slight corrosion CHAISSIS (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 111,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear flexi hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cords

steering box appears damp

Fail 8 Dec 2015 111,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking anti roll bar damper (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear flexi hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Traction control lamp illuminated

steering box appears damp

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2014 107,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,989 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,568 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 96,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,753 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 91,753 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,252 miles

brake disks worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 88,252 miles

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

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

brake disks worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 72,115 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 105,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,115 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 YWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YWK, 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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NU03 YWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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