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YE03 HRD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,760 mi
Last recorded176,760 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 HRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 176,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 165,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 152,005 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 140,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 140,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,582 miles

Rear ace pipes corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 124,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear ace pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,044 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 111,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front & rear ace suspension pipes corroded.

srs light on.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,735 miles

rear number plate slightly discloured in the corner

rear seats have slight movement

slight play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2010 93,732 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear number plate slightly discloured in the corner

rear seats have slight movement

slight play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 77,012 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,682 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,682 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,928 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 25,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 25,558 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YE03 HRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE03 HRD, 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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YE03 HRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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