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YY03 RXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,540 mi
Last recorded165,540 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 165,540 miles

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

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

fuel filter damp

Fail 9 May 2022 165,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush detached from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage centre bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 2 Oct 2021 161,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 161,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing holed and corroded but not within structural area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded but not within structural area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 145,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 137,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 137,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 127,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,353 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 116,353 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 116,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 108,567 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,562 miles

all front brake flex hose ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,293 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,530 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 56,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,818 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)

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 RXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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