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YD03 ESY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,467 mi
Last recorded149,467 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 ESY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 149,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody covered in under seal

Fail 17 Feb 2022 149,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle underbody covered in under seal

Pass 4 Feb 2021 143,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion passenger inner wing, unable to proper inspect due to splash guard and plastic covers further investigation required

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 121,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 118,752 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 116,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,926 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 113,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 107,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from NSR Hub / axle / bearing.

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 107,396 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from NSR Hub / axle / bearing.

Reverse light not working.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,905 miles

Dash Brake warning light ON .

Inflate tyres .

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

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

Oil on NSR axle .

Fail 23 Dec 2011 94,905 miles

Dash Brake warning light ON .

Inflate tyres .

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil on NSR axle .

Pass 27 Dec 2010 86,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,755 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 76,755 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 67,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,182 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 ESY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ESY, 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 YD03 ESY registered?

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

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