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YY03 KUF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,189 mi
Last recorded149,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 149,189 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,189 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,033 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 144,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 139,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 135,822 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,637 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 120,637 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 114,738 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 110,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,547 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2011 107,786 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 107,610 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 83,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 May 2010 83,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water in fuel light on.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water in fuel light on.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,551 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link rod

Fail 30 Jun 2008 58,470 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link rod

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,627 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 KUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

YY03 KUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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