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YC03 WUB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,584 mi
Last recorded159,584 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 159,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 159,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassies (sev places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 156,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 144,560 miles

Nearside Rear End diff seal damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,231 miles

oil leak

tow ball not fitted at time off test

Fail 19 Aug 2016 127,230 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

tow ball not fitted at time off test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,377 miles

Bad oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,175 miles

Front x-tube corroded not a prescribed area

Oil leak

Oil leak from anti-roll bar damper

Pass 26 Aug 2013 104,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

fuel regulator damp

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 92,238 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 77,196 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,776 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 43,597 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,827 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 WUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

YC03 WUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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