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DX03 YTJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 158,963 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 157,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 154,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 151,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 148,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 143,236 miles

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2020 143,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 136,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 130,120 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 93,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 93,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,964 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 83,958 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,800 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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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.

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What year was DX03 YTJ registered?

DX03 YTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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