MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test
Front head lamps slightly defective but work OK
Nearside Front Shock bush worn
Various brake back plates deteriorated
Various dust covers deteriorated OK at time of test
Various parts corroded OK at time of test with test tool but a hammer could make holes
Welded in several places sealed over hard to inspect
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front brake back plate is deteriorated
heavily surface corrosion to the rear chassie ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
under vehicle has been covered in waste oil
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlights are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better
heavily surface corrosion to some parts of the chassie ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch under the bonnet as chalked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlights are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better
heavily surface corrosion to some parts of the chassie ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under the bonnet wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play the track rod end at the back (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DX03 YTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 YTJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DX03 YTJ?
You can check the full history of DX03 YTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DX03 YTJ registered?
DX03 YTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.
Is DX03 YTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX03 YTJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DX03 YTJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX03 YTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.