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YE03 PYK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 PYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,339 miles

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

Surface rust underbody

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,363 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 136,326 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))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 125,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion taking hold to various areas of chassis

offside rear wing support corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 122,860 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower joints worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion taking hold to various areas of chassis

offside rear wing support corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2017 116,478 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

general corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

offside rear wing lower support bracket corroded and fractured

Pass 28 Dec 2016 108,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

slight corrosion to various areas of chassis and body underside

Fail 28 Dec 2016 108,956 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

slight corrosion to various areas of chassis and body underside

Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,465 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,374 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,387 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,373 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,194 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 47,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,207 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 29,142 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,960 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 PYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PYK, 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 PYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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