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YW03 PKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 PKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 113,148 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 113,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,847 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 111,845 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,691 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 101,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 95,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,361 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,605 miles

Play in the rear axle supporting bush

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,242 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,242 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,002 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,837 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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YW03 PKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YW03 PKY, 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

How do I check the history of YW03 PKY?

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What year was YW03 PKY registered?

YW03 PKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is YW03 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 PKY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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