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YY03 KJU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,962 mi
Last recorded188,962 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 188,962 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 188,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 172,850 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper Support Brace Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 172,850 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper Support Brace Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 171,043 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 170,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Oct 2019 167,401 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 167,380 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, both sides corroded and splitting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 160,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

acceptable oil leaks from engine,gearbox and transfer box*

body mounting outriggers corroded but acceptable*

exhaust flange by rear axle heavily coorroded and degraded*

front bumper cracked*

headlamp aims on aim limits (above 850mm scale) - just acceptable*

rearmost seats not fitted - seatbelts not checked*

shields on engine,interior,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items* underbody found to be muddy during test*

Pass 8 Nov 2017 152,009 miles

Acceptable play in front steering and suspension components and rear wheel bearings.

Fuel pump very noisy.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Underside previuosly waxoiled and fairly dirty.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pump noisey

Headlamp aims just within set limits

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,677 miles

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

rear chassis members corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 139,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 138,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 132,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 115,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,834 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 89,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,375 miles

all brake pads low

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 KJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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