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HD03 YSM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,124 mi
Last recorded156,124 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 YSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 156,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 149,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 140,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 138,186 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 139,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 131,560 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 131,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,344 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 130,344 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 130,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,162 miles

Oil leak

rear row seats not fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,268 miles

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks

offside and nearside front tyres worn on iner edges

rear differencial leaking oil

Fail 25 Apr 2012 81,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,284 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,844 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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HD03 YSM 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 HD03 YSM, 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 HD03 YSM registered?

HD03 YSM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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The MOT history for HD03 YSM 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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