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YC03 OBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,037 mi
Last recorded172,037 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 172,037 miles

steering box area Is damp / wet

steering wheel has damage

Fail 11 Nov 2019 172,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering box area Is damp / wet

steering wheel has damage

Pass 2 Oct 2018 168,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 168,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2017 162,207 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Chips in the windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2016 157,907 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 157,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 157,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 154,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 154,916 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 150,647 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 150,647 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 146,039 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)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2011 142,443 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 142,443 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 139,293 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 133,585 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 128,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 124,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 124,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 116,268 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in steering

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 OBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC03 OBJ, 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 YC03 OBJ registered?

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

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