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YB03 STZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,404 mi
Last recorded150,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 STZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 150,404 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 143,278 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watz linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,146 miles

under body corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 117,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,315 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,169 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to spilt

Fail 24 Jun 2013 95,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s wiper blade starting to spilt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,899 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,562 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 59,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,532 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 48,532 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,270 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,951 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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YB03 STZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB03 STZ, 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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YB03 STZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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