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YD03 OXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 127,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,934 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 121,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,698 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,971 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,005 miles

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

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

power steering box leaking slightly

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 88,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,215 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,215 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,070 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 OXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YD03 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

YD03 OXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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