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YF03 URD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,276 mi
Last recorded149,276 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 URD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 149,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,909 miles

Front chassis cross brace corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Very heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis leg.

wear/play in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,909 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ARM STIFF AND NOT APPLYING PRESSURE TO SCREEN (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front chassis cross brace corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Tow bar wire chaffed but not though to the conductors.

Very heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis leg.

wear/play in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside Front Lower ball joint worn.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,238 miles

Play/wear in offside front suspension upper ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 113,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play/wear in offside front suspension upper ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,920 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,364 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer edge

N/S/R brake disk slightly pitted

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,364 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on outer edge

N/S/R brake disk slightly pitted

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,065 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,250 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 54,551 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,551 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front suspension bump stop is missing

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 URD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 URD, 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 URD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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