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WG03 YJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 YJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 131,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,581 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in all areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side step mounts have considerable corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,692 miles

Considerable corrosion to underside

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,692 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Considerable corrosion to underside

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,362 miles

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,900 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Vehicle has general corrosion throughout the underside chassis and suspension components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 88,900 miles

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

Vehicle has general corrosion throughout the underside chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,404 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,229 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from bottom of gearbox (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,383 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,831 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,036 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,715 miles

Both front lowerball joint covers deterioated.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,608 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,608 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,560 miles

as previous mot vt32

Fail 20 Jun 2007 32,560 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,832 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front shock absorber bottom bush starting to perish

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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WG03 YJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 WG03 YJY, 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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WG03 YJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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