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YG03 NKT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,553 mi
Last recorded179,553 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 NKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 179,553 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 179,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 146,513 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 143,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 142,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Nearside front inner wing corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 142,401 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Nearside front inner wing corroding

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelt latch dust covers missing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 137,806 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, all four front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,629 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis corroded

multiple oil leaks

n/s/f fog lamp deteriorated

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noisy

nearside step damaged

rear bumper damaged

rear suspension stops missing

tailgate check strap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,828 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 86,828 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,811 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 45,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,580 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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YG03 NKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG03 NKT, 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 YG03 NKT registered?

YG03 NKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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