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YH03 XRT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

286,473 mi
Last recorded286,473 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 286,473 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 286,473 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 274,510 miles

Corrosion in n/s rear chassis

Oil leak at front of car

Pass 11 Feb 2022 264,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 256,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 248,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 240,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 229,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 217,458 miles

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush watts bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 204,730 miles

Front front discs corroded on outer edges,but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front track rod end has slight play

oil leak

rear discs corroded on outer edges , but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Feb 2016 204,724 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play detected whilst checking play at offside front road wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front front discs corroded on outer edges,but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

rear discs corroded on outer edges , but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Jan 2015 204,599 miles

oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2014 204,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2013 203,023 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 202,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake, reduced performance

Pass 6 Dec 2012 202,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r brake, reduced performance

Pass 14 Nov 2011 198,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 198,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f slight play in top swivel joint

Pass 3 Mar 2010 193,111 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 193,111 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 187,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 173,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 173,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 151,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 128,399 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 XRT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

YH03 XRT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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