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YW03 PKX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 129,139 miles

All 4 tyres on wear bars

Central Upper stop lamp disconnected

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 129,125 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper stop lamp disconnected

All 4 tyres on wear bars

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,687 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,720 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,575 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from rear transmission box

Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,223 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres have some deep cuts

corrosion to chassis

front discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front no.plate slightly loose

leak from around rear diff unit

signs of repair to o/s/f floor panel

some corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,539 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

leak from around rear diff unit

signs of repair to o/s/f floor panel

some corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,559 miles

this vehicle has had major front end damage repaired poorly and o/s/f chassis is bent

Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,559 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

this vehicle has had major front end damage repaired poorly and o/s/f chassis is bent

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,914 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 PKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX registered?

YW03 PKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is YW03 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 PKX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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