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YJ03 KGS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,872 mi
Last recorded98,872 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,872 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edge

Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 91,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,547 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,833 miles

slighty play in steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,133 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,676 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,015 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 KGS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGS, 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 KGS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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