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YD03 OXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 107,800 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steel brake pipes leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,585 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 107,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,278 miles

stone chip within zone a

Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,273 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

stone chip within zone a

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,244 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Front ball joint has play

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front ball joint has play

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,282 miles

Centre stop light out

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,749 miles

corrosion to a number of pipes and components on underside

damage to ns

ns wing mirror glass brocken

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Jul 2015 90,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to a number of pipes and components underside of car

damage to ns of car

front brake discs heavily worn

ns wing mirror glass brocken

nsf tyre has two nails in

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,719 miles

brake hoses perished & metal ferrules corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

oil residue on engine

Fail 16 Jul 2014 85,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake hoses perished & metal ferrules corroded

coolant level low

engine wet with diesel, unable to see leak origin due to covers fitted

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

front suspension b ushes & components covered in oil

fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy oil leaks

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

nearside reverse light inoperative

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,186 miles

front discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

rear discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn low in centre of tread and cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 82,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

rear discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn low in centre of tread and cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,217 miles

all 4 tyres have lots of cuts in the poss down to cords

discs lipped and corroded

engine oil leaks

front wipers split

play in steering system

Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,217 miles

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

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

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

2x nails in nsr tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres have lots of cuts in the poss down to cords

discs lipped and corroded

engine oil leaks

front wipers split

play in steering system

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,503 miles

Oil leak

power steering oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

power steering oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,231 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,894 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,493 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,493 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 OXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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