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PE03 YRA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,901 mi
Last recorded195,901 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 195,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres badly perished

chassis corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 193,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres badly perished

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 184,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 178,294 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2011 178,278 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 178,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 172,173 miles

ADVISE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOP

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AND HOLED

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AND FELL OFF CAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 172,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOP

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AND HOLED

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AND FELL OFF CAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 163,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 149,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 123,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 123,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,880 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play both fronrt lower shocker bushes

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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PE03 YRA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE03 YRA, 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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PE03 YRA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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