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YY03 XMD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,583 mi
Last recorded158,583 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 158,583 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking onto front differential and Cross member (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle swivel hub lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle swivel hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear lower face of chassis , adjacent to fuel tank area, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle swivel hub lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle swivel hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone "A" but not usually in line of sight - less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe on top of chassis , adjacent to off side rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear lower face of chassis , adjacent to fuel tank area, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 158,583 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking onto front differential and Cross member (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle swivel hub lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle swivel hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear lower face of chassis , adjacent to fuel tank area, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle swivel hub lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle swivel hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone "A" but not usually in line of sight - less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe on top of chassis , adjacent to off side rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear lower face of chassis , adjacent to fuel tank area, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 157,516 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle case , bottom swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of chassis , adjacent to fuel tank , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle case , bottom swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle case , upper swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged / chip in zone "A" less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower face , adjacent to fuel tank , (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 157,503 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower face , adjacent to fuel tank , (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Leak from fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle case , bottom swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle case , bottom swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle case , upper swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged / chip in zone "A" less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower face , adjacent to fuel tank , (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,761 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face, adjacent to fuel tank, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face adjacent to fuel tank, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,739 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lower face adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 3 (correct height on 2) ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lower face - adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 156,733 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lower face adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 3 (correct height on 2) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lower face - adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,898 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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 16 Jan 2018 143,891 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi and centre flange (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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 23 Jan 2017 125,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,395 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,354 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 91,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,496 miles

N/S/F tyre tread getting low

N/S/R tyre tread getting low.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,079 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,527 miles

slight wear both front tyres

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 XMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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