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FX03 JYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

152,596 mi
Last recorded152,596 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 JYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 152,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all back and front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 x 55 x 18 ..both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION ON ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

both headlights opaque

both sidesteps badly corroded ADVISE REMOVAL

minor oil leak NEEDS ADDRESSING

vehicles chassis corroded back and front

Fail 16 Sep 2026 152,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BUSH COLLAPSED (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all back and front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have hot spots on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 x 55 x 18 ..both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION ON ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

both headlights opaque

both sidesteps badly corroded ADVISE REMOVAL

minor oil leak NEEDS ADDRESSING

Pass 5 Sep 2025 148,920 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights opaque

both side steps brackets corroded

minor oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2025 148,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights opaque

both side steps brackets corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all back and front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights opaque

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2023 144,725 miles

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

both headlights opaque

minor oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 139,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both head lights slightly opaque

oil leak engine diff area

Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,769 miles

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

both headlights slightly opaque

oil leak engine bat and rear diff area

Fail 15 Sep 2020 134,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights slightly opaque

oil leak engine bat and rear diff area

Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 123,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to radius arm front bush (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to radius arm front bush (2.4.A.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 118,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 118,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

weap from PAS Box

Fail 11 Sep 2015 114,959 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear & nearside rear chassis legs, marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

weap from PAS Box

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight coroison on chassis, suspension.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,882 miles

Oil leak

advise rear chassis corroded

advise steering box damp

Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

advise rear chassis corroded

advise steering box damp

Pass 24 May 2011 69,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 63,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2010 63,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2009 59,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2009 59,563 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,367 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 43,367 miles

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

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

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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FX03 JYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 FX03 JYD, 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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FX03 JYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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