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YF03 RXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,555 mi
Last recorded158,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 RXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 158,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 155,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 155,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,307 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 143,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,407 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,397 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 126,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,107 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 124,099 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested service history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail front to rear,located n/s/f. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective sup[port corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 caliper flexi / rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,270 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to exhaust.

moderate wear to front & rear brake pads.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of wheel. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to exhaust.

moderate wear to front & rear brake pads.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,650 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,490 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion to exhaust .

Fail 16 Jun 2015 11,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion to exhaust .

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,784 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,090 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,025 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 27,202 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,461 miles

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

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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YF03 RXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF03 RXX, 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 YF03 RXX registered?

YF03 RXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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