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YC03 OBS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 133,354 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper shock towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front both sides body mounts corroded

fuel tank cross-member corroded

rear of chassis corroded

rear outriggers corroded both sides

Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below pedals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,070 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear chassis legs corrroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,908 miles

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroded and blown

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,576 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,434 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,931 miles

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

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

diesel seepage from engine bay

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,606 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,309 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,473 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,408 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 OBS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

YC03 OBS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 OBS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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