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YC03 WTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,933 mi
Last recorded95,933 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 WTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2017 95,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from bottle area (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

suspension fluid level below minimum

suspension warning light on

under body excessively corroded in areas but not structural

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,196 miles

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)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,439 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 75,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,737 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,003 miles

condition of front and rear brake hose unions .

condition of offside rear lower light .

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,997 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of front and rear brake hose unions .

condition of offside rear lower light .

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 19 May 2009 56,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 46,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 46,868 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 36,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,530 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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YC03 WTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC03 WTN, 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 YC03 WTN registered?

YC03 WTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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