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PX03 YYC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 88,805 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced repair plate corroded through (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis to body mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension unit leaking unit leaking on os centre chassis (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear suspension front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear top shocker mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at rear tow bar mounting bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inside rear shocker top mounting bracket holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inside rear shocker top mounting bracket chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,210 miles

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

UNDERSIDE WAXOILED

Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 99,802 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmembre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2020 99,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,209 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 96,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,675 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,675 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,188 miles

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

bad oil leek

Pass 22 May 2015 86,502 miles

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

diff oil leek

Pass 16 May 2014 82,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 78,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,811 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 68,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 64,382 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,789 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,789 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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PX03 YYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PX03 YYC, 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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PX03 YYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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