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RK03 YDM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,073 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 121,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,369 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,366 miles

Central Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure park brake (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,872 miles

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,688 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,553 miles

nearside front hub oil seal leaking oil

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,211 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsr tyre slightly misshapen and side walldamaged

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,211 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly misshapen and side walldamaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,466 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 42,466 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RK03 YDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 RK03 YDM, 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 RK03 YDM registered?

RK03 YDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is RK03 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 YDM 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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