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YH03 TEJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 155,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No airbag light illumination on ignition start up

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 155,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No airbag light illumination on ignition start up

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 811,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 142,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn slightly

dashboard cover insecure

mirrors insecure slightly both sides

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 133,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn slightly

dashboard cover insecure

mirrors insecure slightly both sides

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,924 miles

Corrosion on OSR metal brake pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,945 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,577 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,971 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 TEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

YH03 TEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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