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YH03 FKT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs at the rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,443 miles

underside corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,176 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage many minor weeps throughout system. (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,147 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage many minor weeps throughout system. (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,758 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,188 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2011
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,824 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 FKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FKT, 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 FKT registered?

YH03 FKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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