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RK03 YEX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,344 mi
Last recorded161,344 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 161,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 161,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 23 Mar 2020 156,964 miles

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

oil dampness around power steering box.?

Fail 17 Mar 2020 156,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front bumper end cap damaged and loose.

oil dampness around power steering box.?

the rear wiper blade incomplete.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 150,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,648 miles

Nearside reversing light protective lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 132,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 126,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension leveling device linkage rubber bushes split

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2016 126,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension leveling device linkage rubber bushes split

oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,075 miles

Dampness on and around power steering box

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc scord

offside rear brake slightly binding

small cut in offside front tyreinner wall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,808 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,025 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,736 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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RK03 YEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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