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YH03 YXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,303 mi
Last recorded138,303 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 138,303 miles

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

side steps and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2020 138,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

side steps and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,319 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

side steps and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

surface corossion to chassis at rear

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,537 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 124,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 116,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,560 miles

Corrosion starting all over rear chassis

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,767 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 55,019 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,569 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 YXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

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

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