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LD03 YWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 131,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,859 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 128,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,008 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,001 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested propshaft u/j (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,382 miles

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

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

rear body mounts corroded

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2020 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

chassis + rear body mounts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 110,285 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area front towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,312 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,308 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis cracked at tow bar mount (6.6.6)

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 13 Apr 2016 97,756 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,451 miles

advise slight end float drop arm ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,689 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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LD03 YWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD03 YWK, 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 LD03 YWK registered?

LD03 YWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LD03 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 YWK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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