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YH03 YRW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,740 mi
Last recorded141,740 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 141,740 miles

all metal brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 141,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around shocker top mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 139,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 139,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,012 miles

engine oil leak

front ace ram damp

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r axle seal leaking

rear ace pipe leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2016 133,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front ace ram damp

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r axle seal leaking

rear ace pipe leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,445 miles

o/s/r axle seal leaking

rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 124,445 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/r axle seal leaking

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 108,070 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,565 miles

all brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 79,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,133 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 YRW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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