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YW03 EYS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,469 mi
Last recorded196,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 196,469 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full chassie (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 192,125 miles

Corrosion on rear of chassis

Front shock absorbers bushes deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 187,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 181,197 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 181,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 163,111 miles

All brake disc splash shields corroded/missing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S rear bumper and reversing lamp lens damaged.

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

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

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

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

O/S rear and O/S front suspension bump stop rubber missing.

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

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

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 163,111 miles

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

All brake disc splash shields corroded/missing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S rear bumper and reversing lamp lens damaged.

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

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

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

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

O/S rear and O/S front suspension bump stop rubber missing.

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

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

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 144,414 miles

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

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

front and brake backplates corroded

front wipers noisey

light fluid leak from steering box

light oil leaks from engine transfer box and rear axle

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jun 2011 144,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and brake backplates corroded

front wipers noisey

light fluid leak from steering box

light oil leaks from engine transfer box and rear axle

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Jan 2010 121,380 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded - pipes not visible on top of chassis/not inspected

Chassis general slight corrosion

Front + rear brake disc splash guards corroded

Heatshield above front silencer not fully secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear suspension height sensor link arm bushes at o/s + n/s slightly worn

Repair to fuel pipe near tank appears to be satisfactory

Slight dampness in o/s headlamp + both front foglamps

Slight oil leak from rear axle + from gearbox

Slight oil leakage from steering box output

Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,705 miles

Both front and both rear brake disc backplates corroded.

N/S rear tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S headlamp glass damp on inside.

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

Slight oil leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,705 miles

Both front and both rear brake disc backplates corroded.

N/S rear tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

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

O/S headlamp glass damp on inside.

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

Slight oil leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 88,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,680 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 EYS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YW03 EYS, 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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YW03 EYS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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