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YH03 MBX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 MBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 122,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,705 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,979 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered with underseal

welding repairs heavily covered with underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2024 120,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered with underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2023 119,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,457 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 117,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,822 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 113,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,869 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,251 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not affecting rear view. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,263 miles

front gearbox cross member missing

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,703 miles

all tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,685 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 80,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 61,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,695 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 MBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

YH03 MBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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