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YD03 MBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 MBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 120,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn one front one in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,180 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,817 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,025 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,573 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,822 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 26,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,818 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 MBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YD03 MBU, 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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YD03 MBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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