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YL03 EZN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,962 mi
Last recorded154,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 154,962 miles

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

Under car body corroded

Under car freshly sprayed over with under seal paint

Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,026 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 144,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 126,594 miles

Top engine covered

Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,947 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 113,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 108,840 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,204 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,037 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,154 miles

ffront and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,314 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,625 miles

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 EZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

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

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