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YY03 GFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,082 mi
Last recorded121,082 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,371 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 116,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,121 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 112,119 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,762 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,007 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,234 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,411 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,157 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,183 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,305 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 42,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,449 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,236 miles

COULD DO TO BE WASHED OF NEXT TEST

Rear seat belts NOT tested storkes put into seat base.(SINGS OF NEEDLS IN VEHICAL)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,685 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 GFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GFE, 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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YY03 GFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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