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YY03 RXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,996 mi
Last recorded220,996 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 220,996 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 220,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake performance not tested in my opinion vehicle is unsafe to drive until welding repairs have been carried out (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail x4 (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all under body corroded

under body very dirty

Pass 8 Jun 2016 213,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 206,741 miles

advise front to rear x2 n/s and o/s metal brake pipes corroded ( replace soon )

Pass 30 Jun 2014 201,556 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 201,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 190,933 miles

Both front tyres inner edge low.Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 173,762 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 173,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

anti roll system fault

brake warning light,traction control light,antiroll system lights on

front bumper repaired with tape

n/s/f spot light lens damaged

o/s mirror repaired with tape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 154,567 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r disc shield missing

rear discs slightly worn

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 154,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2010 134,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 134,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 115,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 99,519 miles

offside rear backplate corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 80,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,868 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 RXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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