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YH03 EPB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 EPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 139,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 137,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 133,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear n/s chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

the underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout advise wax oil

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,071 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear

Fail 21 Feb 2017 112,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

all tyres perished

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,692 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,851 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,851 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 87,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,154 miles

FRONT PROP FLANGE OIL SEAL LEAKING

Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

FRONT PROP FLANGE OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,354 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,256 miles

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,875 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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YH03 EPB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EPB, 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 EPB registered?

YH03 EPB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 EPB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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