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YL03 JWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 JWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,681 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 103,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside side step slightly insecure

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 100,440 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 96,020 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some body parts corroded inner wings and sills

Fail 19 Dec 2023 96,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some body parts corroded inner wings and sills

Pass 11 Mar 2023 92,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,084 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,524 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,601 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,510 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 48,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,118 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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YL03 JWJ 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 74.1%.

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 YL03 JWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 JWJ registered?

YL03 JWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is YL03 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 JWJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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