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YX03 YLF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

215,173 mi
Last recorded215,173 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 215,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 210,379 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 210,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 205,346 miles

Corrosion and holes around both front body mounts and corrosion around rear

Corrosion in both inner arches at front

Corrosion under vehicle and holed in non structural places

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damp around o/s/f axle seal

Fail 1 Oct 2018 205,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs unit to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs unit to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both front antiroll bar drop links and o/s/r dust covers perished

Corrosion and holes around both front body mounts and corrosion around rear

Corrosion in both inner arches at front

Corrosion under vehicle and holed in non structural places

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damp around o/s/f axle seal

Pass 23 Jun 2017 201,001 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower cross member under rad heavy corroded and holed but not thought to be structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer drive shaft seal weeping

Offside Front small cut 9mm marked yellow to chord but under the 25mm mot limit

Offside Rear Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders smooth and osr tyre worn inner shoulder smooth

Fail 20 Jun 2017 201,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower cross member under rad heavy corroded and holed but not thought to be structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer drive shaft seal weeping

Offside Front small cut 9mm marked yellow to chord but under the 25mm mot limit

Offside Rear Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders smooth and osr tyre worn inner shoulder smooth

Pass 5 Jul 2016 192,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 192,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 187,112 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 186,937 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 173,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 159,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 159,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front prop broken

Fail 18 Feb 2012 149,679 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 149,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 136,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 123,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front under tray fitted at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 114,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front under cover fitted at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2007 108,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 108,132 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 89,061 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)

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 YLF 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 60.9%.

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 YX03 YLF, 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 YLF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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