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WJ03 YAH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,581 mi
Last recorded132,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 YAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,581 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Inner Side wall cracking

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,944 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,877 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 118,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jun 2013 118,387 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 May 2012 113,217 miles

n/s/f tyre has acut in the side wall but not deep enough to see ply

Fail 17 May 2012 113,134 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has acut in the side wall but not deep enough to see ply

Pass 17 May 2011 106,184 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 106,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,796 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,527 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 72,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 54,636 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,033 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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WJ03 YAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WJ03 YAH, 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 WJ03 YAH registered?

WJ03 YAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 YAH shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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