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YK03 OBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,086 mi
Last recorded182,086 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 OBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 182,086 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 182,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 176,946 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 174,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side steps metalwork very corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 166,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 159,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 153,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 144,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 131,096 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,387 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

at fuel filter fuel pipes damp.No leaks at time of test.

coolant level low.

corrosion around all rear sections of chassie.

nearside rear half shaft seal slightly leaking oil.

rear diff slightly leaking oil.

transfer box slightly leaking oil.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,507 miles

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

offside rear tyre below limit inner edge

rear pads very low and discs lipped

Fail 2 Apr 2012 94,507 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre below limit inner edge

rear pads very low and discs lipped

Pass 11 May 2011 91,735 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,533 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,053 miles

general chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,179 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

dash warning lights on

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,181 miles

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,511 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,930 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 OBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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