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EX03 YKK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

192,235 mi
Last recorded192,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 192,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 192,235 miles

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

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 192,222 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Mud on underside

Nearside Front Axle, driveshaft seal, leaking

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 191,877 miles

Both front outer C.V. boots are damp, no sign of hole

Front wiper blades are starting to stick

Offside Front headlight has water inside

Offside Rear window glass has a crack

Underside of vehicle is covered in thick mud

Pass 21 Jul 2023 191,221 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear door glass is cracked

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 191,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear door glass is cracked

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 190,890 miles

Handbrake warning light on dash, fluid level ok

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens is corroded

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2021 187,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside door glass cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2020 183,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 177,019 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 May 2018 174,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 168,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 168,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 163,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,246 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 137,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,491 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 34,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,275 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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EX03 YKK 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 EX03 YKK, 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 EX03 YKK registered?

EX03 YKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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