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YB03 YCD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,400 mi
Last recorded238,400 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 238,400 miles

undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2018 235,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 223,766 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 210,252 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 197,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 197,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 188,544 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rearmost seat beat buckle damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 170,933 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 170,933 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 145,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 114,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front foglamp lens broken

Pass 21 Jul 2007 114,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front foglamp lens broken

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YB03 YCD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YB03 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 YCD registered?

YB03 YCD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YB03 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 YCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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