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OY03 MXN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,438 mi
Last recorded177,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 MXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 177,438 miles

Central Rear Upper Watts linkage slight play

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

Fail 25 May 2023 177,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Watts linkage slight play

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 169,454 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 164,059 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 164,059 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 160,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 158,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 158,256 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 154,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 154,498 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 May 2017 151,003 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 150,984 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front yaw control ram gaiter split

Fuel tank filler breather pipe perished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 146,863 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 146,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking regulator (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 137,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 130,563 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 114,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,315 miles

Chip to driver's side windscreen. Not within 'A' zone

Nearside front tyre tread worn, inner tread 1.6

Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,049 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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OY03 MXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY03 MXN, 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 OY03 MXN registered?

OY03 MXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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