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YG03 TJV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,163 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight hub seal

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake just met limits

no rear mud guards

vehicle heavily modified for off road use

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,730 miles

Modified body for off-road use

Fail 21 Feb 2022 133,730 miles

Modified body for off-road use

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 132,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 121,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,705 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 112,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake warning light illuminated

propshaft loose bolts to mounting flange

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,625 miles

hand brake warning light on

slight cut in off side rear tyre side wall no cords visible

Fail 2 Feb 2015 103,589 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

hand brake warning light on

slight cut in off side rear tyre side wall no cords visible

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,114 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,351 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,248 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 39,260 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,670 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 TJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

YG03 TJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is YG03 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 TJV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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