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YF03 URJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,805 mi
Last recorded162,805 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 URJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 162,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 147,673 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2021 147,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 142,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal misting

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,855 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 138,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,105 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 137,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,485 miles

Swivel joint covers perished

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight judder offside front brake

Pass 15 Jun 2016 129,511 miles

A slight ooze of fluid from steering box

Front roll bar link covers a little deteriorated

Front swivel joint covers a little deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,749 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight ooze of fluid from steering box

Pass 29 May 2014 119,409 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Steering box damp with fluid

Tyres a little worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2014 119,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Steering box damp with fluid

Tyres a little worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 111,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2013 111,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in thread on o/s/r less than required lenght but still deep enough to show cords

Pass 17 May 2012 103,521 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 95,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 86,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,543 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 66,749 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 57,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,142 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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YF03 URJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 YF03 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

YF03 URJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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