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AO03 YAE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

214,371 mi
Last recorded214,371 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 214,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play found on play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play found on play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to OSF and NSF body mount areas

Pass 28 Dec 2024 207,372 miles

Corrosion to OSF and NSF body mount areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 199,459 miles

Corrosion near OSF and NSF body mounts

Pass 30 Dec 2022 190,976 miles

NSF and OSF body mounts corroded but doesnt affect security of body

corrosion to NSF inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Nov 2021 182,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 172,548 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount at front of inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 172,510 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount at front of inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 167,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 167,611 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 160,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 12 May 2018 159,170 miles

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

differential leaking oil

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 147,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 147,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 136,522 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar ram gaiter split

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear boot step heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 136,282 miles

Fuel tank leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar ram gaiter split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear differential

rear seats folded boot full

Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 123,365 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,760 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff oil leak!

Fail 28 Jul 2014 118,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre upper stoplamp not working!

rear diff oil leak!

Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,331 miles

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

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

rear hydraulic suspension pipes weeping

Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,330 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear hydraulic suspension pipes weeping

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,068 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 106,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,620 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD NEAR SIDEWALL INNER,

VERY SMALL PLAY IN NEAR SIDE DRAG LINK END.

Pass 23 May 2006 32,394 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 32,393 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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AO03 YAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AO03 YAE, 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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AO03 YAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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