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YH03 MEV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,478 mi
Last recorded118,478 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 MEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 118,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,099 miles

o/s rear brake back plate corroded slightly, front brake discs slightly worn. all brake pipes covered heavily with sealants. under chassis coated with sealants unable to assess.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 111,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear brake back plate corroded slightly, front brake discs slightly worn. all brake pipes covered heavily with sealants. under chassis coated with sealants unable to assess.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,449 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside step corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,648 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion forming on vehicle chasis and underbody area

nearside front headlamp water condensated

offside side step broken

Fail 25 Jul 2014 103,826 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion forming on vehicle chasis and underbody area

nearside front headlamp water condensated

offside side step broken

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,061 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,318 miles

light misting of oil from steering box

Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads on limit

steering box damp

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,954 miles

rear brake pads on limit

steering box damp

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,435 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 45,637 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,274 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,732 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 MEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YH03 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

YH03 MEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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