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YM03 YOC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,970 mi
Last recorded154,970 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 154,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 142,971 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 127,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,219 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 91,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

hand brake travel high

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,594 miles

chips in screen

hand brake travel high

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,782 miles

offside rear door central locking not working

Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

offside rear door central locking not working

Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,223 miles

middle stop light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,756 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 62,324 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,027 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

rear diff pinion seal leaking

transfer box oil leak

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 YOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

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

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