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DL03 YCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,664 mi
Last recorded69,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,785 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 67,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer operation deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,671 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 64,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 62,052 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,881 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

slight surface corrossion present in rear chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,787 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,787 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,014 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear bump stops are missing.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,683 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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DL03 YCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL03 YCK, 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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What year was DL03 YCK registered?

DL03 YCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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