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EX03 YKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,217 mi
Last recorded190,217 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 190,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 181,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 177,132 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both NS/OS prishing and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NS/OS (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 24 May 2022 173,012 miles

Chassis undersealed

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 169,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 169,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 158,978 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support mount is severely corroded and holed

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 149,804 miles

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

corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 142,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 May 2017 142,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2016 135,283 miles

oil leak

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2016 135,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2015 119,896 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 119,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 113,018 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 106,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 98,446 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 90,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 90,441 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,616 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,249 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,386 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,303 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,494 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 YKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 EX03 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

EX03 YKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is EX03 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 YKV 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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