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YL03 FEX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 140,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,631 miles

accident damage to n/s front corner but no sharp edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,100 miles

3rd row of seats not in use

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded limited access advise further investigation

chassis starting to corrode

front crossmember heavily corroded under radiator

nearside rear bump stop missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,148 miles

3rd row of seats not in use

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded limited access

front crossmember heavily corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Jun 2015 129,146 miles

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

3rd row of seats not in use

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded limited access

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,354 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded near top of rear road spring cups [limited access]

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear seats not in use

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded above rear spring cup

rear seats not in use

Fail 11 Jul 2013 120,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded above rear spring cup

rear seats not in use

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

off side rear and bootseats not in use

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wind screen cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2011 110,567 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wind screen cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,933 miles

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

wiper rubbers split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 104,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper rubbers split

Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,447 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,493 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,024 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 FEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

YL03 FEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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