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YY03 YYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,327 mi
Last recorded164,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 164,327 miles

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 Jun 2015 160,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 154,937 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 154,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 148,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,570 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 141,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 131,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 131,816 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 96,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 96,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,970 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 YYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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