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YC03 OBW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,225 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake hose not insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,257 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Central Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front flexy brake pipe insurcure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,824 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,534 miles

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

Offside side step corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,534 miles

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

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

Offside side step corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,941 miles

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,743 miles

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,743 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front and rear bump stops missing not a reason to fail so pass and advise

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 73,996 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside tyre cut but not cord

Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside tyre cut but not cord

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,105 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OBW, 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 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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