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YE03 SWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,130 mi
Last recorded154,130 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 154,130 miles

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

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

chassis surface rust

Pass 15 Nov 2023 150,906 miles

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

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

chassis surface rust

Fail 3 Nov 2023 150,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

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

chassis surface rust

Pass 7 Oct 2022 147,396 miles

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

chassis surface rust

sills surface rust

Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,622 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2020 141,784 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2020 141,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,325 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis is present

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,512 miles

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

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

hi level stop light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

hi level stop light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 57,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,962 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 SWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YE03 SWH, 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 SWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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