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YY03 HRM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,719 mi
Last recorded198,719 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 198,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 195,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 191,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 187,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 187,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 180,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 170,537 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 170,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 160,849 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 160,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,214 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbox

suspension sitting lower on o/s

Fail 30 Sep 2016 152,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from engine and gearbox

suspension sitting lower on o/s

Pass 30 Sep 2015 143,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 143,384 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler return (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,422 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread and some distortion evident

Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,753 miles

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

n/s/f wheel has a damaged rim

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,961 miles

wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,418 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,055 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,424 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 HRM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

YY03 HRM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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