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YC03 LDL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 LDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 152,099 miles

Front radiator support bolt on off corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,364 miles

Front bolt on panel corroded under bumper

Pass 15 Jan 2020 139,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

slight oil leak at engine

under body parts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,254 miles

transfer gearbox small leak

Pass 30 Mar 2018 126,020 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play top and bottom ball joint has slight lift (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,222 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to rear flexi ferrul (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to rear flexi ferrul (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,597 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 103,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,783 miles

o/s headlamp condensated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 94,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

n/s wiper fouling scuttle panel

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 61,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,131 miles

very slight movement inoffside drag link end

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very slight movement inoffside drag link end

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,651 miles

very slight movement in offside drag link end

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,391 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)

offside rear tyre becoming uneven on inside tread

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,493 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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YC03 LDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC03 LDL, 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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YC03 LDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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