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YG03 NKX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,283 mi
Last recorded152,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 NKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 152,283 miles

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

Body mounting fixings insecure both rear body mount rotted (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel line (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o9/s/r reflector damaged m/ traction control light on /

rear chassis rusty /front side light dim

Pass 21 May 2018 148,158 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 May 2018 148,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 May 2017 144,201 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 May 2016 139,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 136,760 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracked

Fail 8 May 2014 133,387 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 May 2014 133,387 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 126,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 118,918 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 108,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 108,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,763 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

eng missing slightly

nearside rear and offside front brake back coroded.

offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,068 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 NKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 YG03 NKX, 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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YG03 NKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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