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EX03 YLW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

228,989 mi
Last recorded228,989 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 228,989 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch holded

Oil leak, but not excessive all underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 228,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmender (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch holded

Oil leak, but not excessive all underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 225,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 225,375 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 218,734 miles

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

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

Offside Body component slightly loose side step corroded at mounting points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose corrosion inner wheel arch over 30cm from seat belt anchorage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 218,675 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Body component slightly loose side step corroded at mounting points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose corrosion inner wheel arch over 30cm from seat belt anchorage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 210,354 miles

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Aug 2021 203,556 miles

Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Both (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Underseal used under vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2021 203,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Both (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Underseal used under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2020 203,328 miles

Front Strengthening bar corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Step corroded

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

Rear General corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2020 203,327 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Strengthening bar corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Step corroded

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

Rear General corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 199,342 miles

OSF drop link slight play

nearside door mirror held on with tape

oil leak from underside

Fail 2 Aug 2019 199,342 miles

OSF drop link slight play

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

nearside door mirror held on with tape

oil leak from underside

Fail 24 May 2019 199,328 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ACE bushing is worn at front anti roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted by tester during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 194,215 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine and transmission leak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 194,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine and transmission leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 183,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 177,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 177,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 175,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 168,304 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 130,350 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,206 miles

Water leak offside of engine

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,953 miles

vehicle underside muddy on limit

Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on limit

vehicle underside muddy on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,783 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,484 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YLW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLW, 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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EX03 YLW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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