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YJ03 HBZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,825 mi
Last recorded143,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 143,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 142,307 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 142,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount/inner arch/chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 134,939 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,695 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,686 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 119,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,468 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over rear sections (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 111,463 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front x member under radiator holed and corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over rear sections (6.1.B.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 88,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 88,087 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,633 miles

Chassis surface corrosion.

Front and rear hydraulic pipes (antiroll bar system) corroded.

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

O/S/F and both rear bumpstops missing.

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,954 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Fuel filter housing corroded.

O/S/R disc worn.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear bump stops missing.

Fuel filter housing corroded.

O/S/R disc worn.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 30,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,808 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 HBZ 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 65.4%.

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 YJ03 HBZ, 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 YJ03 HBZ registered?

YJ03 HBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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