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DS03 BYN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,203 mi
Last recorded131,203 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 125,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 121,565 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 118,794 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 113,568 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 109,574 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,464 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,458 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 101,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,625 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 43,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 43,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DS03 BYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DS03 BYN, 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 DS03 BYN registered?

DS03 BYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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