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YD03 XVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,069 mi
Last recorded201,069 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 201,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle underside is corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 201,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle underside is corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 126,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to underside of body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,204 miles

slight crossion all round

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,186 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 100,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 91,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,098 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,098 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,843 miles

Correct number plates should be displayed

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Correct number plates should be displayed

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,224 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 XVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

YD03 XVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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