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YD03 XNE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,911 mi
Last recorded191,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 191,911 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 191,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 190,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 187,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside edge lumpy/ possible road noise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 183,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,135 miles

Front bumper support corroded badly

Rear brake discs corroded

engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2018 176,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering underneath ABS pump (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front bumper support corroded badly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bumper/ mud flap support arm corroded nearside rear and offside rear missing

Rear step badly corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2017 165,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 165,102 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 162,396 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 152,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 146,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 139,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 124,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,567 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,294 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,093 miles

slight play in track rod

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 XNE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

YD03 XNE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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