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YJ03 XHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 94,393 miles

o/s/r tyre very close to limits

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,675 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,675 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 120,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,475 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 XHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ03 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

YJ03 XHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YJ03 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 XHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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