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RK03 YFN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,945 mi
Last recorded128,945 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 128,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2012 128,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2012 128,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

oil and water leaks

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 117,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,864 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 60,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,788 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 YFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK03 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

RK03 YFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is RK03 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 YFN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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