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MW03 YMR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,740 mi
Last recorded155,740 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 155,740 miles

Nearside side step condition

Offside side step condition

Pass 25 May 2023 154,129 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 154,129 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,808 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

chassis covered in underseal bits where isnt corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 147,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 134,789 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)

Several small oil leaks on vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2016 134,582 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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)

Several small oil leaks on vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,267 miles

baby seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 110,712 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,338 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,094 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,488 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,974 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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MW03 YMR 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 72.7%.

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 MW03 YMR, 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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MW03 YMR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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