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RK03 YDU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,577 mi
Last recorded139,577 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 139,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,282 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis attention soon.

crack to windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2021 138,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,632 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 123,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,172 miles

slight play in ball joints and track rod ends

surface rust on main and rear brake pipes

surface rust on underbody and chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2013 94,873 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod ends

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 12 Apr 2012 90,104 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface on chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,104 miles

surface on chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,482 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s and n/s trackrod ends

surface rust on chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,107 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,087 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 72,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

dampness around steering box (unable to define leak

slight corrosion on chassis legs

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,288 miles

both front tyres on legal limit at time of test needs attention asap

dampness around power steering box

deep cut in o/s/f tyre not exposing cord

engine / gearbox oil leak

n/s number plate light dim

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,509 miles

engine oil leaks

front pads wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,838 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

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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RK03 YDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RK03 YDU, 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 RK03 YDU registered?

RK03 YDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 YDU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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