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DX03 YDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,471 mi
Last recorded107,471 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,471 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,300 miles

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

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

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

slight footbrake travel

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,517 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,517 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,841 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 101,662 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 99,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,414 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,267 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have some seperation of there structure

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,028 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,797 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 111,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,005 miles

brake pads 3mm

lower fnt shocker bushes + 2 slight perishing

steering box weaping

Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,005 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

brake pads 3mm

lower fnt shocker bushes + 2 slight perishing

steering box weaping

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,735 miles

advise pads and discs getting low

slight movement drop arm ball joint o/s

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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DX03 YDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX03 YDE, 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 DX03 YDE registered?

DX03 YDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is DX03 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 YDE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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