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YM03 GVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,764 mi
Last recorded129,764 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 GVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,764 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 129,764 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,885 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 127,885 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,535 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 123,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,260 miles

rear chassis corroded

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,691 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 104,109 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 100,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 100,633 miles

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

slight oil leak from nearside rear differential seal

Pass 13 May 2013 98,312 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 98,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 96,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,887 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,601 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,015 miles

N/S wiper blade is split

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,693 miles

High intensity brake light inoperative.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,718 miles

255/65-16

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

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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YM03 GVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YM03 GVV, 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 YM03 GVV registered?

YM03 GVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 GVV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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