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YX03 HLN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,269 mi
Last recorded167,269 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 167,269 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle swivel ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle swivel ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front nearside and offside upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 164,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion both offside nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 164,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion both offside nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Horn control insecure right hand switch incomplete (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner of bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 162,862 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 162,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside and nearside rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 159,017 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 159,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,115 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 149,089 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 138,654 miles

no emission smoke detected

Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,352 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2011 116,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 116,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,966 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,944 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,840 miles

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

Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,243 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 82,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,282 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 74,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 54,144 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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YX03 HLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX03 HLN, 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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YX03 HLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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