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YD03 KYG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,443 mi
Last recorded143,443 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 143,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 143,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,527 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 132,525 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS PUMP MOUNTING POINT (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 115,166 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 110,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 100,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,034 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,770 miles

Active suspension pipes corroded

Chassis has surface rust all over

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S rear door unlock.lock button sticking

O/S rear trailing arm front bush starting to split. no excess movement

O/s front antiroll bar D bush perished/soft

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,654 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,654 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

off side front active suspention pipes slightley corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,072 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,646 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 KYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD03 KYG, 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 KYG registered?

YD03 KYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YD03 KYG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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