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Y18 JRL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,373 mi
Last recorded167,373 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 JRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 167,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 167,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected WING CORRODED ABS PUMP (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected WING PANEL CORRODED SERVO MOUNT (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,342 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Fail 4 Nov 2024 166,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) TRACK ROD END WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

N/S AND O/S REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 1 Nov 2023 165,546 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 26 Oct 2022 159,896 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,298 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END

Fail 2 Nov 2021 155,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END

Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,345 miles

o/s rear chassis leg corroded near towbar fixing but not holed

Fail 15 Oct 2019 147,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock obsorber fixing mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear chassis leg corroded near towbar fixing but not holed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,852 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 131,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [all] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [all] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,224 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 108,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,349 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,323 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn both sides

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,857 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,292 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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Y18 JRL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y18 JRL, 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 Y18 JRL registered?

Y18 JRL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is Y18 JRL safe to buy?

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