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AY03 RYT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,336 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 100,335 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,179 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 99,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 97,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 97,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,305 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and Chassis Body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 96,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,897 miles

front bumper repaired with tape

slight oil leak on power steering box

Pass 17 Apr 2021 93,547 miles

steering box becoming damp

Fail 15 Apr 2021 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

steering box becoming damp

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear of the front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,634 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming low

Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre becoming low

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,123 miles

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

n/s/r inner arch plate becoming corroded

o/s/f door mirror has crack in

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,475 miles

Some rust underside, inc., some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,475 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. centre row (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear row (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Some rust underside, inc., some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,336 miles

SLIGHT WEAP ON STEERING BOX.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 77,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

SLIGHT WEAP ON STEERING BOX.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 73,905 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,190 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

rear seat belts removed/damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

rear seat belts removed/damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,936 miles

slight oil leak from steering box area.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from steering box area.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,196 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight oil leak from steering box area

Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 1 May 2009 49,240 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 May 2008 38,167 miles

slight misting of oil from steering box

Fail 4 May 2007 31,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 31,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,582 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 25,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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AY03 RYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AY03 RYT, 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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AY03 RYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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