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YL03 FFG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,147 miles

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

advise ball joints creaking

advise suspension standard

emission smoke test just passed

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,053 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

trans oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2015 133,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

trans oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 125,993 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 125,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

High level brake light not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 121,619 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 121,596 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 107,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 107,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,932 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,407 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 64,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,098 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 FFG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

YL03 FFG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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