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YK03 DSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 121,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 121,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,417 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,627 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres slight cracking to tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion unable to fully inspect due to grease coating

Pass 23 May 2013 86,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,969 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,969 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,180 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,541 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear air susp' height sensor link rod worn & deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,435 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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YK03 DSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK03 DSX, 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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YK03 DSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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