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SN03 YSH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

197,601 mi
Last recorded197,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 YSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 197,601 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, chassis has had welding repairs and is covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2025 197,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has had welding repairs and is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres protrude from wheel arches ()

Fail 19 Dec 2024 197,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower hub ball joint dust cover is torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play The ball joint on the nearside of the connecting rod that fits behind the wheels has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front upper hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower hub ball joint dust cover is torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play The ball joint on the steering arm that fits on to the steering box pitman arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Offside front upper hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake warning/low brake fluid warning light is on (brake fluid level is good)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has had welding repairs and is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres protrude from wheel arches ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 194,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 190,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 182,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 180,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 172,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear active anti roll bar pipes corroded

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 172,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear active anti roll bar pipes corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,985 miles

Rear exhaust touching chassis

Fail 28 Nov 2018 158,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust touching chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,182 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 156,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side foo step insecure.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 155,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side foo step insecure.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 151,309 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 151,281 miles

Brake performance not tested due to near side rear caliper leak. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 144,794 miles

both rear axel hub seals slight seapage

both side step supports corroding

exhaust corroding

milage flashing

nsf brake backing plate corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2016 144,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axel hub seals slight seapage

both side step supports corroding

exhaust corroding

milage flashing

nsf brake backing plate corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,219 miles

both rear hub seals leaking but not onto brakes yet

rear brake pads look worn very close to limit

slight movement in both front upper and lower ball joints both sides

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 5 Mar 2015 135,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear hub seals leaking but not onto brakes yet

rear brake pads look worn very close to limit

slight movement in both front upper and lower ball joints both sides

slight oil leak from steerimg box

Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 112,632 miles

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

Brake fluid very badly comtaminated

Fail 3 May 2012 118,623 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid very badly comtaminated

Pass 4 May 2011 109,507 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 101,104 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 101,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,860 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,895 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,553 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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SN03 YSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 SN03 YSH, 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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SN03 YSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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