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YY03 HRU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 125,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 121,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,109 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,086 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,579 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,566 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 71,333 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,986 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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YY03 HRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YY03 HRU, 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 YY03 HRU registered?

YY03 HRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is YY03 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 HRU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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