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YY03 DDA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 DDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,512 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,957 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r backing plate slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,600 miles

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

fuel leak from regulator

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel leak from regulator

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 50,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,115 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,115 miles

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,623 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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YY03 DDA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY03 DDA, 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 YY03 DDA registered?

YY03 DDA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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