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YV03 XMK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,874 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,235 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,465 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,276 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,137 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,175 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,889 miles

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,842 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 53,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,270 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,270 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,219 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,743 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,743 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 27,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YV03 XMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YV03 XMK, 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 YV03 XMK registered?

YV03 XMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YV03 XMK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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