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YE03 TJM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,340 mi
Last recorded152,340 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead & inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s side step corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,093 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 148,088 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

central diff leaking

rear diff leaking

Offside Front axel seal leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,587 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 144,517 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s front inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s front inner wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s rear inner wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general unbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 132,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 119,928 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 119,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,121 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted precluding inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2016 114,124 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired arm secured with cable tie (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm to cross shaft ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure arm detached (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted precluding inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2015 108,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 100,136 miles

all tyres getting close to limit

rear pads low

Pass 15 May 2013 93,355 miles

slight play in n/s drag link bar

Fail 15 May 2013 93,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s drag link bar

Fail 28 May 2012 88,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2012 88,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,082 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 TJM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TJM, 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 TJM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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