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YF03 NPU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,637 mi
Last recorded201,637 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 201,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 196,353 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 196,316 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play seized (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 195,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 195,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 194,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 194,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 189,116 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 189,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 185,864 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 185,864 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 178,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 178,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 170,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 170,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 166,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 158,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 148,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 134,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 134,234 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 99,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,697 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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YF03 NPU 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 72%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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