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SM03 YCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 YCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes from abs pump to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,421 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs module to chassis hoses (2 pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside body to chassis mounting corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 105,036 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play axle end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play axle end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 104,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 103,823 miles

General underbody corroded

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

rear spring loaded step in very poor condition

Fail 25 May 2017 103,822 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

General underbody corroded

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

rear spring loaded step in very poor condition

Pass 18 May 2016 102,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 102,826 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 101,304 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON N/S/R BRAKE DISC[INNER FACE]

OIL LEAK AROUND CENTRE OF GEARBOX

OIL LEAK AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE[UNDERSIDE]

OIL SATURATED AROUND ENGINE TO GEARBOX AREA

REAR TAILGATE PLASTIC PANEL NOT FULLY SECURED

Fail 18 May 2015 101,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

CORROSION SHOWING ON N/S/R BRAKE DISC[INNER FACE]

OIL LEAK AROUND CENTRE OF GEARBOX

OIL LEAK AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE[UNDERSIDE]

OIL SATURATED AROUND ENGINE TO GEARBOX AREA

REAR TAILGATE PLASTIC PANEL NOT FULLY SECURED

Pass 26 May 2014 99,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 tyres cracked around beads on outside walls - not through to cord

engine rocker cover gasket leaking

front diff pinion seal leaking

oil leak from between engine and gearbox - suspect rear crank seal leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 92,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 92,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s front bumpstop missing

rearmost o/s seae backrest wont lift

Fail 6 Jun 2011 89,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s front bumpstop missing

rearmost o/s seae backrest wont lift

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 87,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,858 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,865 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,584 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

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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SM03 YCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SM03 YCT, 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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SM03 YCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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