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YD03 EUA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

230,460 mi
Last recorded230,460 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 EUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 230,460 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 230,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 223,138 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 213,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 208,096 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 208,016 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 200,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 200,282 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting multiple holes in chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis at rear split in centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 192,787 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres deteriorated

underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also extensive welding repairs of unknown standard[underside coated with thick undersealing]

Fail 11 Dec 2020 192,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres deteriorated

underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also extensive welding repairs of unknown standard[underside coated with thick undersealing]

Pass 9 Jan 2020 186,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 179,414 miles

Rear both tyres starting to perish

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2018 170,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 160,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 151,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 143,461 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 134,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 116,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 116,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 109,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,167 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 86,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,380 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,171 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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YD03 EUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YD03 EUA, 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 YD03 EUA registered?

YD03 EUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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