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YL03 BZD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,415 mi
Last recorded176,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 176,415 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides inner sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 166,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,118 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 151,550 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,722 miles

Front tyres uneven wear low treads on inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp corroded

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Tyre screw in outer wall

Oil leaks/transmission leaks

Nearside and offside side steps corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 150,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres uneven wear low treads on inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp corroded

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Tyre screw in outer wall

Oil leaks/transmission leaks

Nearside and offside side steps corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 235,642 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 235,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,372 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 137,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 127,169 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 127,164 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 113,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,908 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

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

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 BZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

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

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