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YH03 EAB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,940 mi
Last recorded200,940 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 EAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 200,940 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 200,935 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 190,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 190,180 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT OF WHEEL (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 178,876 miles

Rear chassis legs corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,690 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 156,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 112,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r height level link bar broken

slight damp around steering box

traction control and hill descent lights on

Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r height level link bar broken

slight damp around steering box

traction control and hill descent lights on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,775 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 37,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,179 miles

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

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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YH03 EAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 YH03 EAB, 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 YH03 EAB registered?

YH03 EAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 EAB 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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