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YL03 BYK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,600 mi
Last recorded233,600 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 233,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 199,918 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offisde rear hub seal just startint to leak

Fail 3 Apr 2010 157,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 157,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 120,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 120,137 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 74,833 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,717 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 53,717 miles

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

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

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 BYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

YL03 BYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YL03 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 BYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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