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SM03 YUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,202 mi
Last recorded138,202 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 YUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2025 138,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis still corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive needs cleaning off and investigating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 136,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing replaced with new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis still corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive needs cleaning off and investigating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,349 miles

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

under sealed underside

Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,800 miles

under side of vehicle painted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 122,058 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all body mountings corroded and painted in substance

brake pipes covered in substance

rear seats have movement in there fixings

sill covers and arch trims fitted n/s and o/s

suspension components corroded

under sealed under body

Fail 12 Jan 2017 122,057 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all body mountings corroded and painted in substance

brake pipes covered in substance

rear seats have movement in there fixings

sill covers and arch trims fitted n/s and o/s

suspension components corroded

under sealed under body

Fail 6 May 2016 121,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 107,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

g/box oil leak

play rear watts linkage

Fail 1 May 2015 107,956 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

g/box oil leak

play rear watts linkage

Pass 2 May 2014 101,977 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 101,977 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 95,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight misting of oil rear ace ram

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,235 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 8 Jun 2012 91,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Jun 2011 87,199 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,371 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,371 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,237 miles

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 17 May 2006 46,837 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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SM03 YUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SM03 YUU, 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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SM03 YUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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