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YE03 PCH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,839 mi
Last recorded105,839 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 PCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,839 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering arm, offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most areas of chassis, corrosion starting to form (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering arm, offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most areas of chassis, corrosion starting to form (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis section corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,397 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis section corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,230 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,795 miles

chassis undersealed

corrosion both front brake discs outer faces

corrosion both rear brake discs outer faces

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,459 miles

Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,850 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,850 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,054 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front prop saft rear uj worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,929 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,272 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,272 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,361 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 PCH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PCH, 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 PCH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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