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VN03 YPV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,210 mi
Last recorded215,210 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 YPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 215,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 212,311 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 207,161 miles

Central exhaust joint in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 201,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 195,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 187,787 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 187,787 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 171,738 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 171,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,813 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,315 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2013 126,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,965 miles

rear suspension hydralic pipes corroding

Pass 26 May 2011 83,868 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension turrets starting to corrode

Slight play in nearside drag link end ball joint

Uneven wear pattern to nearside front tyre

Fail 26 May 2011 83,868 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension turrets starting to corrode

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside drag link end ball joint

Uneven wear pattern to nearside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2010 72,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 72,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 66,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,760 miles

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

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

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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VN03 YPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN03 YPV, 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 VN03 YPV registered?

VN03 YPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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