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YD03 XMF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 160,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 160,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 151,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 139,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 134,210 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from half shaft seal

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,183 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,065 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 35,623 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,189 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,189 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,546 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,732 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 15,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 XMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

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

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