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YC03 OBV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 114,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside hub seal leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 163,704 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 149,083 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats not fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 141,179 miles

Nearside rear hub has a bad oil leak

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

Front diff has a bad oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 141,179 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front diff has a bad oil leak

Nearside rear hub has a bad oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,985 miles

front diff oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 130,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front diff oil leak

hole in n/s/f body mounting

Fail 20 Nov 2013 118,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,001 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 109,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 99,943 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 99,941 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 87,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 75,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 75,832 miles

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 64,592 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 64,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,280 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge and centre

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,280 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge and centre

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2006 39,612 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 OBV 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 65%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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