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YJ03 KJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,235 mi
Last recorded185,235 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 185,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 174,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 169,599 miles

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

vehicle modified for off rd use

Fail 25 Mar 2024 169,599 miles

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

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

vehicle modified for off rd use

Pass 5 Apr 2023 165,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 159,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 156,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 152,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 151,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,030 miles

transmission lights on dash flashing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 147,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

transmission lights on dash flashing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both registration plate lamps dim

Fail 24 Mar 2015 143,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both registration plate lamps dim

Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,304 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 134,478 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

High level stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,605 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,017 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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YJ03 KJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ03 KJD, 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 YJ03 KJD registered?

YJ03 KJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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