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EF03 YJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,138 mi
Last recorded56,138 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 YJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,138 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 55,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 55,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper spring mounts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 55,307 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper spring mounts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 54,148 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 54,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,041 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 51,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,474 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,030 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 39,533 miles

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 36,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 14,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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EF03 YJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol 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 EF03 YJK, 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 EF03 YJK registered?

EF03 YJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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