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YJ03 HFP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 147,021 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust is rubbing the chassis

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 147,021 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust is rubbing the chassis

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

Towbar component insecure rear most fixing bolts loose (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 146,648 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,157 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 130,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,889 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 115,882 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,167 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,749 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,279 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyre treads slightly lumpy on edges.

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 HFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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