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YH03 LZD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 139,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 135,829 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 135,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,861 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 130,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,181 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 120,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Back (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 116,195 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage bumper cracked but no sharp edges visible (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 112,093 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 112,093 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 107,448 miles

offside front tracker rod end ever so slight play in it

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 102,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 100,106 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 92,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,184 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2009 72,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,995 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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YH03 LZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

YH03 LZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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