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YL03 AYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 AYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long travel on handbrake

offside rear tyre wearing edge

slight play in steering back

Fail 20 Feb 2014 125,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long travel on handbrake

offside rear tyre wearing edge

slight play in steering back

Pass 3 Feb 2013 118,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 118,824 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 108,607 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,607 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,160 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,088 miles

Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,643 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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YL03 AYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL03 AYM, 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 YL03 AYM registered?

YL03 AYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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