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LB03 YRW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,059 mi
Last recorded148,059 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 YRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 148,059 miles

Both side steps rusty & weak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Crossmember (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper & Lower Axle Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch / Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Transfer box & Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,585 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s side steps corroded/very weak

Pass 12 Aug 2024 135,465 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps/brackets rusty/weak

Fail 8 Aug 2024 135,465 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed by suspension airbag (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps/brackets rusty/weak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 130,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached cross beam rusty/holed/weak (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ace pipes damp/rusty ace fluid low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps/brackets rusty/weak

Fail 7 Aug 2023 130,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached cross beam rusty/holed/weak (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ace pipes damp/rusty ace fluid low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps/brackets rusty/weak

Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached centre beam (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside and offside sidestep brackets rusty/weak

Fail 11 Jul 2022 126,244 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached centre beam (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside and offside sidestep brackets rusty/weak

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,607 miles

Both side steps deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Transfer box and Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear half of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 120,144 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.5 (a))

SUSPENSION PIPES

Fail 21 Jul 2020 120,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SIDE STEPS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.5 (a))

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

SUSPENSION PIPES

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,308 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

number plate lamp dim

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 116,307 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

number plate lamp dim

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,543 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,580 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 90,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,421 miles

both front to rear brake pipescorroded

both front tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,192 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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LB03 YRW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB03 YRW, 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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LB03 YRW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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