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Y11 MEW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

202,985 mi
Last recorded202,985 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 202,985 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 202,985 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 188,898 miles

no rear seats

Pass 8 Feb 2023 176,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 167,638 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 158,030 miles

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,031 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 143,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,634 miles

n/s/f track rod end

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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Y11 MEW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y11 MEW, 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 Y11 MEW registered?

Y11 MEW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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