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YY03 VJZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,559 mi
Last recorded108,559 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine under cover (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,431 miles

gear box to transfer box bolts loose and leaking oil advise not to drive

Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,421 miles

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

gear box to transfer box bolts loose and leaking oil advise not to drive

Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,149 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front Lower Bumper support X Member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose at caliper has slight twist; **ADVISE ATT**

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,606 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 94,606 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,274 miles

Coolant leak

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

found 2 bolts loose on transfer box, also leaking oil.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 91,274 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

found 2 bolts loose on transfer box, also leaking oil.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,781 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre upper stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from front axle input shaft seal

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre upper stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from front axle input shaft seal

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,679 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 VJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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