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YF03 UPS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

193,998 mi
Last recorded193,998 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 UPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 193,998 miles

Front Section under radiator is corrode but not structural.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock mount corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock mount corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 191,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 187,296 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 182,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 177,538 miles

rear brake back plates corroded /offside rear axle oil seal area damp

Fail 26 Jun 2017 177,538 miles

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded /offside rear axle oil seal area damp

Pass 20 Jun 2016 171,811 miles

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 165,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 159,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 152,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 142,768 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 134,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 120,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 120,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,087 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 105,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,301 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,671 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 UPS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPS, 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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What year was YF03 UPS registered?

YF03 UPS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YF03 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 UPS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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