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YJ03 FEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

160,004 mi
Last recorded160,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 160,004 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe rear of cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS behind air suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 157,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 157,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle oil leak (nearside) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 149,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle leaking

Rear chassis is heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle leaking

Rear chassis is heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,997 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,992 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,107 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in offside rear linkrod

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,160 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,386 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,386 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,495 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,495 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,292 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,292 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,464 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,001 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,343 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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YJ03 FEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YJ03 FEF, 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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YJ03 FEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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