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YF03 CJL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,703 mi
Last recorded153,703 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 CJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 153,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Top and bottom ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 140,087 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Revise light not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Top and bottom ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,865 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,101 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion and scabbing mostly to Rear (reccomend clean-up & underseal to preserve) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 111,396 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 103,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,360 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,224 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,958 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,958 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,828 miles

nearside rear brake backplate badly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 71,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear brake backplate badly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 42,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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YF03 CJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF03 CJL, 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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YF03 CJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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