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YY03 KJZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,666 mi
Last recorded131,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,666 miles

both front tyres have inner and outer edge tread wear

centre rear pan hard rod has play in pin/bearing

nearside windscreen washer only just providing sufficient fluid

offside rear brake slightly sticking

some under-body and chasis corrosion

Fail 30 May 2018 131,335 miles

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

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have inner and outer edge tread wear

centre rear pan hard rod has play in pin/bearing

nearside windscreen washer only just providing sufficient fluid

offside rear brake slightly sticking

some under-body and chasis corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,227 miles

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to dog cage in the vehicle

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 126,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear seatbelts not tested due to dog cage in the vehicle

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,240 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seatbelts not tested due dog cage in the vehicle

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 121,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seatbelts not tested due dog cage in the vehicle

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,431 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear seat belts not tested due to large dog cage in the vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2014
Fail 16 Jun 2014

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,727 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 101,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,139 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,793 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 30,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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