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YH03 DPP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 139,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 134,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 128,367 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 124,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 119,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 115,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 112,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 108,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 103,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,501 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 14 Apr 2012 77,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2008 48,895 miles

rear fuel filter has fluid around it

Pass 22 May 2007 40,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,468 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YH03 DPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YH03 DPP, 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 YH03 DPP registered?

YH03 DPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2003.

Is YH03 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 DPP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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