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ST03 YLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,190 mi
Last recorded137,190 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 YLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 137,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 133,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 133,129 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 May 2016 126,218 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2015 113,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 113,102 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 98,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 89,683 miles

slight oil leak at steering box

Fail 29 May 2013 89,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,586 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis at rear corroded and becoming thin in all areas

o/s front axle bump stop missing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,369 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear o/s suspension bump stops missing

o/s front fog lamp reflector slightly deteriorated

o/s no plate lamp slightly dim

vehicle chassis very thin at rear close to suspension and towbar mounting points

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,717 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre side wall split and devoid of tread on edges

Signs of very slight weep at offside rear fuel filter

oil weep at steering box

Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,717 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre side wall split and devoid of tread on edges

Signs of very slight weep at offside rear fuel filter

oil weep at steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,917 miles

** strong advise ** both front tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both front tyres 3mm and slightly perished

passangers number plate bulb dull

rear inner brake pad may be low unable to see

very slight judder from brakes on decelometer check but ok

Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,469 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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ST03 YLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ST03 YLY, 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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ST03 YLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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