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YL03 VEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 134,218 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside an d nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 131,572 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,063 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 119,796 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,215 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp lens misted up

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,215 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp lens misted up

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis rusty

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,754 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre badly perished on outer wall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake discs well worn

n/s/rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front diff leaking oil

offside head lamp condensation

Fail 4 Aug 2008 56,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front diff leaking oil

offside head lamp condensation

Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,778 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 VEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEB, 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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YL03 VEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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