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YW03 AWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,398 mi
Last recorded161,398 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 AWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 161,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 156,376 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sparyed with under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 156,114 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside step broken in the centre, not considered dangerous.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 143,383 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure side supporting panel slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear foot step slightly corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front chassis underneath bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive indication of oil leak on oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 143,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator x member corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,419 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Step corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 138,419 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Step corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 208,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 28 Sep 2016 208,503 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,863 miles

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

brake ferrules greased .

brake pipes greased .

Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,862 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

brake ferrules greased .

brake pipes greased .

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,535 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 92,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,319 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,698 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,749 miles

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

both fron to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,749 miles

both fron to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,769 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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YW03 AWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YW03 AWZ, 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 YW03 AWZ registered?

YW03 AWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 AWZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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