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PE03 YTA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,677 mi
Last recorded117,677 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,677 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

clutch stiff and not fully clearing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 117,674 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

clutch stiff and not fully clearing

Central Front Lower Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 105,599 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake splash shield is corroded on o/s/r

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake splash shield is corroded on o/s/r

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,961 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,960 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,918 miles

steering box slightly damp

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,243 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,399 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,156 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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PE03 YTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE03 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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