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PE03 YTB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,289 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 136,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,696 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2019 133,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,447 miles

all tyres cracked/perished

Fail 19 Jul 2017 118,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,124 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,206 miles

front shocker lower bushes worn perished

o/s/f brake bind

play in both track rod ends

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 78,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,306 miles

Both front tyres have unusual wear on front treads

N/S/R brake heat sheild is rusting through.

Slight engine oil leak.

Washers are releasing a sort of jelly and the wipers only just clear the screen.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,314 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,314 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,095 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,454 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 364,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YTB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YTB, 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 PE03 YTB registered?

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

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