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RK03 YFS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,766 mi
Last recorded102,766 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,509 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

corrosion on both front to rear(over chassis) brake pipes

o/s and n/s mid chassis corroded

suspension pipes very corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 100,509 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

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

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

corrosion on both front to rear(over chassis) brake pipes

o/s and n/s mid chassis corroded

suspension pipes very corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,005 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

corrosion on all suspension components

o/s and n/s front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn near to limit on inner edge

suspension pipes very corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis corroded

corrosion on all suspension components

o/s and n/s front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn near to limit on inner edge

suspension pipes very corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,534 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated

o/s/f trailing arm rear bush deteriorated and getting weak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 94,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

left horn button not working

n/s (rear bar)track rod end worn

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated

o/s/f trailing arm rear bush deteriorated and getting weak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 27 May 2010 66,536 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,400 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,400 miles

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

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

nearside front tyrewearing unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 36,860 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,406 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 YFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

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

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