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YM03 XOK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,201 mi
Last recorded173,201 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 XOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 173,201 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 170,576 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 170,564 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 154,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 142,566 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 142,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 129,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 117,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,362 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,793 miles

eng oil on min.

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/f hub damp with oil

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 XOK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

YM03 XOK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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