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YJ03 NWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,079 mi
Last recorded149,079 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 149,079 miles

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

Offside Front steering linkage ball joint play

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,081 miles

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

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

parking brake long travel

Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,772 miles

Nearside Rear hub damp

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 141,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub damp

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

Fail 11 Feb 2024 141,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 135,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 126,169 miles

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

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

slight leak to both rear hub seals

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,952 miles

Nearside Rear outer axle oil seal leaking possible brake disc contamination

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer axle oil seal leaking possible brake disc contamination

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,408 miles

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

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,705 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,757 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm track rod end

Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,757 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)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,638 miles

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

there is dampness around the fuel regulator but its not visibly leaking at this time

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,184 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,630 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

YJ03 NWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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