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YY03 HRC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,562 mi
Last recorded210,562 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 210,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 202,818 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 185,976 miles

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

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

vehicle in dirty condition

Fail 4 Mar 2019 185,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 27 Feb 2018 179,019 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 178,878 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 167,754 miles

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

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

rear chasis sections in a rusty condition

Fail 24 Oct 2016 167,767 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 161,805 miles

o/s/r indicator lense cracked

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2015 161,805 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r indicator lense cracked

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2014 158,260 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

leak from around steering box area

Fail 15 Jul 2014 158,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

leak from around steering box area

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,238 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 148,222 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 124,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

high level stop not working

side step/sill corroded/distorted/insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 124,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

high level stop not working

side step/sill corroded/distorted/insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,215 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres wearing low

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

chassis corroding

nsf axle seal weeping

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2010 108,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres wearing low

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

chassis corroding

nsf axle seal weeping

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,012 miles

Nail in front tyre

oil leak front diff

oil leak transfer transmission

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,377 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 HRC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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