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LY03 XUK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

183,817 mi
Last recorded183,817 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 183,817 miles

Front front cross member has corrosion

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

Offside Front ball joint rubbers very slightly perishing

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside step has corrosion

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2025 181,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 180,536 miles

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

Front cross member has slight corrosion under radiator

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,085 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp due to small crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 170,916 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 too 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front cross member under radiator corroded slightly

Nearside Front headlamp cracked slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view at the moment

Fail 30 Oct 2020 170,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front ,steering ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 too 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front cross member under radiator corroded slightly

Nearside Front headlamp cracked slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view at the moment

Pass 17 Oct 2019 163,205 miles

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

Front cross member slight corrosion

Offside side step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear step corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,099 miles

Front under bumper cross bar slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp , sidelight area slightly cracked

Nearside Rear indicator lamp slightly deteriorated at bottom section

Offside step trim corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 25 Oct 2018 154,099 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front under bumper cross bar slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp , sidelight area slightly cracked

Nearside Rear indicator lamp slightly deteriorated at bottom section

Offside step trim corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 31 Oct 2017 141,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,360 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX AREA

Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX AREA

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 115,174 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,779 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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LY03 XUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LY03 XUK, 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 LY03 XUK registered?

LY03 XUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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