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YJ03 CRW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,895 mi
Last recorded159,895 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 159,895 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2023 157,718 miles

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure o/s & n/s (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner arches - have signs of corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar - mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under sealed

Fail 19 Aug 2023 157,718 miles

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure o/s & n/s (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner arches - have signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar - mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2023 157,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front both wheel arch covered in under seal

Front chassis heavily covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis near shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body covered in under seal

brake pipes covered in under seal

fuel pipes covered in under seal

Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 119,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,569 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar bush worn but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,064 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,570 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,568 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,859 miles

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

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

slight dampness around fuel pressure reg.

slight dampness of oil osf

slight play in WATTS linkage

Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,174 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 49,497 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,054 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,054 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,003 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,003 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,447 miles

p.a.s box has slight oil leak

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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YJ03 CRW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ03 CRW, 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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YJ03 CRW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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