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YL03 BYN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,441 mi
Last recorded87,441 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,441 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,649 miles

bump stop missin o/s/r

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 61,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,522 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,251 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 43,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 BYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 BYN registered?

YL03 BYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YL03 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 BYN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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