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YE03 LBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,025 mi
Last recorded130,025 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,025 miles

undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2026 130,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,280 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm bush offside n nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 24 Feb 2025 128,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected both sides (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm bush offside n nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 Apr 2022 124,143 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint between front and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail behind dpf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under battery (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

wipers split on ends but clearing o.k

Pass 10 May 2019 117,661 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in front of servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes damp

no revers light

Fail 8 May 2019 117,656 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing corroded within 30cm of brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes damp

no revers light

Pass 10 May 2018 115,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

repairs carried out to chassis

Fail 8 May 2018 115,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking from block area (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

repairs carried out to chassis

Pass 5 May 2017 113,902 miles

active suspension pipes corroded

brake pipe ends corroded

chassis corroded

front shocker lower bushes perished

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,232 miles

play in steering drop arm joint

slight signs of hydraulic leak

warning light on dash

Pass 7 May 2015 108,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,716 miles

amber warning light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,271 miles

active anti roll lamp illuminated

fluid around osf area maybe from previous repair

play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 May 2011 92,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 92,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 88,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

Fail 6 May 2010 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear hub oil seals leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,178 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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YE03 LBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YE03 LBY, 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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YE03 LBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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