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YJ03 KJP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,338 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 51,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint on stub axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint on stub axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,271 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)

advise o/s front suspension bump stopmissing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,244 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,156 miles

fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,130 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 KJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KJP, 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 KJP registered?

YJ03 KJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 KJP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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