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YC03 ODV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,740 mi
Last recorded189,740 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 189,740 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 181,463 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 181,348 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 176,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 176,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 175,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine got a cylindar off

Fail 16 Oct 2014 175,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine got a cylindar off

Pass 17 Oct 2013 813,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 147,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 137,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 120,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,126 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coolant leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,579 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,688 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 ODV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

YC03 ODV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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