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2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 132,248 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. Multiple cuts none of which reaches the cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 128,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks. None considered excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,249 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 124,249 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,828 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

offside headlight water ingress

Fail 17 Aug 2020 122,813 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

offside headlight water ingress

Pass 28 Aug 2019 120,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 116,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 111,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,314 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,257 miles

Centre Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,251 miles

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

Centre Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,685 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

Slight play in centre axle locator bush

Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,685 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

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

Slight play in centre axle locator bush

Pass 18 May 2010 79,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2010 79,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,399 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 51,446 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,233 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 XML is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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