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YY03 RXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,261 mi
Last recorded166,261 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

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

Offside Rear Oil leak Hub seal ()

Offside Rear Oil leak Hub seal ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row ()

Steering system slightly rough Steering column bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 166,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Oil leak Driveshaft oil seal ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak Hub seal ()

Offside Rear Oil leak Hub seal ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row ()

Steering system slightly rough Steering column bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 152,276 miles

Centre Exhaust is deteriorating

Coolant leak

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

Handbrake low on performance

Oil leaks

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 152,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust is deteriorating

Coolant leak

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

Handbrake low on performance

Oil leaks

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2013 132,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,772 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 109,490 miles

Oil leak

both rear disc poor

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,916 miles

Oil leak

rear offside backing plate slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2010 94,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear offside backing plate slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,414 miles

chip in front screen

gear oil leaking onto parking brake shoes

Fail 2 Jun 2010 93,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

chip in front screen

gear oil leaking onto parking brake shoes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,707 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,706 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2008 68,431 miles

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

steering box leaking oil

Fail 30 Apr 2008 68,167 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

steering box leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,655 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 RXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

YY03 RXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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