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YH03 XOV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,264 mi
Last recorded171,264 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 171,264 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 171,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To front flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed and corroded next to o/s/r body mount point. Has been repaired with filler. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Both leaking at the Suspension unit. (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipes corroded along chassis to valve block. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 169,958 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 169,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 168,075 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 168,074 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,525 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion side step pannel (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 151,493 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 143,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 130,514 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 130,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 118,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,828 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,765 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 88,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,013 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 XOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XOV, 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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YH03 XOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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