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YY03 HGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Pink Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,183 mi
Last recorded129,183 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 129,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 108,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 105,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 105,895 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,455 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,414 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 92,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 86,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 67,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 24,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Pink with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY03 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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