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YD03 BUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,359 mi
Last recorded155,359 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 BUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,359 miles

underside has corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2021 155,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,660 miles

full underneath/chassis corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 146,660 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,261 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 139,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

axle seal slight leak nearside front

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,231 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,725 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but no blowing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,725 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded but no blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,585 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 108,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,906 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,206 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,630 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 51,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,753 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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YD03 BUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD03 BUU, 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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YD03 BUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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