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YY03 XMX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

199,329 mi
Last recorded199,329 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 199,329 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 182,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 172,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 157,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear signs of hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside bulkhead/footwell corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

several body mounts corroded

unable to inspect rear fold down seats or seat belts

various engine and transmission fluid leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2016 157,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear signs of hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside bulkhead/footwell corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

several body mounts corroded

unable to inspect rear fold down seats or seat belts

various engine and transmission fluid leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2015 151,843 miles

Engine Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 151,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 144,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 144,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,334 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 137,251 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 130,110 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 130,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 123,361 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 114,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 114,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 110,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,836 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 76,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,034 miles

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

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 XMX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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