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YH03 TAU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 110,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,191 miles

underside and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 13 May 2021 103,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,160 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 91,099 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 812,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,238 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 66,678 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,684 miles

slight leak from transfer gearbox

Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from transfer gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 44,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,135 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 TAU 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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

YH03 TAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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