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YE03 THJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 THJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,825 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 103,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,862 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 102,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,600 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,127 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 98,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 98,575 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,777 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT WIRED UP

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,443 miles

THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

Pass 20 Apr 2013 95,983 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,144 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 83,095 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,561 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 66,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,830 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 THJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 THJ, 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 YE03 THJ registered?

YE03 THJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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