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YM03 GXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,552 mi
Last recorded149,552 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 149,552 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D'BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR PANHARD BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SWIVEL BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,707 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 141,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 115,396 miles

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

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

Rear (rear) seat belts not checked, vehicle partly loaded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 101,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 101,180 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,592 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,029 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,505 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,327 miles

oil leak on diff

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,463 miles

Oil leak

rear pads getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,042 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,042 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 41,570 miles

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

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

near side rear body lamp cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

YM03 GXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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