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DN03 YLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

146,688 mi
Last recorded146,688 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,688 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 143,960 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 141,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 139,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 136,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,586 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 124,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,304 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,108 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,550 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,537 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,387 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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DN03 YLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 DN03 YLZ, 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 DN03 YLZ registered?

DN03 YLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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