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YD03 LZJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,774 mi
Last recorded102,774 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,774 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 101,050 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front lower steering pivot boots deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,374 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

front brake hoses corroded on ferrules.

wipers do not self park.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

all 4 tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

front flexi brake hoses corroded on ferrules.

wipers do not self park.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,266 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 LZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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