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YK03 OCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,504 mi
Last recorded216,504 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 OCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 216,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS valve block (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 212,075 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 212,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 210,686 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 209,501 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 23 Dec 2019 209,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 6 Aug 2018 201,107 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 201,107 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 194,312 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 25 Jul 2016 186,367 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODEING

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 178,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 170,746 miles

rear hight sensors cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 161,659 miles

front o/s tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 153,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no plate light dimmer than usual

steering box has slight weep

Pass 14 Jul 2011 144,770 miles

front brakes out of balance 24% recommend strip & inspection

several brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 135,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 120,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,857 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 44,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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)

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 OCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OCF, 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 YK03 OCF registered?

YK03 OCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YK03 OCF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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