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2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

170,689 mi
Last recorded170,689 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 APP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 170,689 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 170,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 168,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 164,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,167 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 154,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear axle on inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,862 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,467 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,156 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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Y20 APP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y20 APP, 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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Y20 APP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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