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YE03 MKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,805 mi
Last recorded152,805 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 MKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 152,805 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row o/s & middle seat ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 152,803 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row o/s & middle seat ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,985 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 143,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 135,139 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Offside Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,548 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND row ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded By the ABS pump in the inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust flanges corroded but not blowing

Hill decent light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND row ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,433 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre To Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre To rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 118,433 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre To Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking antiroll bar (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre To rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,961 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust,flanges and brackets corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 111,961 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust,flanges and brackets corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,199 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear part of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 108,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear part of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,322 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flange corroded

rear most seats and belts not checked

Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,388 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2014 95,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,402 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

pipes to rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,233 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,676 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 33,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 227 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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YE03 MKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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