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YY03 XMF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,945 mi
Last recorded117,945 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 117,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 111,581 miles

Oil leak ()

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 1 May 2018 111,557 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter head dripping (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 3 May 2017 105,166 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 2 May 2017 105,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 28 Apr 2016 97,864 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Offside and nearside front headlamps faded

Slight lift at nearside front drag link ball joint

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Offside and nearside front headlamps faded

Offside front tyre heavily cracking and worn on outer edge

Slight lift at nearside front drag link ball joint

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2015 89,789 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front tyres cracking between tread

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking

Slight corrosion at offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Slight lift at offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front tyres cracking between tread

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking

Slight corrosion at offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Slight lift at offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,013 miles

Coolant leak at top radiator hose

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 76,518 miles

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,509 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,910 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,277 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 1 May 2009 52,594 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OIL DEPOSIT AROUND PARK-BRAKE DRUM.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 1 May 2008 46,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,843 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 XMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

YY03 XMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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