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YG03 UGW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,940 mi
Last recorded174,940 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 UGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 174,940 miles

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

Underside Under-sealed

Pass 13 Jun 2025 171,655 miles

Front Inner sills swollen with corrosion

Offside engine bay swollen with corrosion

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

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

Rear Number plate lamps dim.

Rear inside both rear doors

various suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation

Pass 21 Jun 2024 166,609 miles

All underside covered in under seal

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 161,796 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 157,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion near outer set belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion near seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 155,780 miles

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2019 154,968 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 151,668 miles

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

surface rust on chassis

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,304 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,574 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,878 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 112,877 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,685 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 90,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 90,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,730 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,528 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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YG03 UGW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 YG03 UGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG03 UGW registered?

YG03 UGW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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