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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD03 YXGMOT history

LD03 YXG is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 193,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LD03 YXG green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
193,625 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YXG was last recorded at 193,625 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2024: 186,865 miles, lower than 291,583 miles on 15 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,407 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
8,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,625 miles
  • 2024 – 186,865 miles
  • 2023 – 291,583 miles
  • 2022 – 173,945 miles
  • 2021 – 167,025 miles
  • 2020 – 160,810 miles
  • 2019 – 149,823 miles
  • 2018 – 140,782 miles
  • 2017 – 130,972 miles
  • 2016 – 70,143 miles
  • 2015 – 113,045 miles
  • 2014 – 103,266 miles
  • 2013 – 87,227 miles
  • 2012 – 71,439 miles
  • 2011 – 59,173 miles
  • 2010 – 52,842 miles
  • 2009 – 46,788 miles
  • 2008 – 39,785 miles
  • 2007 – 32,061 miles
  • 2006 – 24,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,625 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake performance unable to be tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,625 miles (+218)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    193,625 miles
    Test number
    179508051149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail193,407 miles (+6,542)15 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,407 miles
    Test number
    478402774571
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass186,865 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    186,865 miles
    Test number
    942617283282
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail186,865 miles (-104,718)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,865 miles
    Test number
    554834717750
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass291,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    291,583 miles
    Test number
    964639208823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail291,548 km1 dangerous11 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,548 km
    Test number
    464011757122
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass173,945 miles (+6,920)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,945 miles
    Test number
    408036638567
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass167,025 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,025 miles
    Test number
    938544867459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,018 miles (+6,208)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,018 miles
    Test number
    330689739789
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle hub seal leaking onto braking system components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass160,810 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,810 miles
    Test number
    505030565658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail160,800 miles (+10,977)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,800 miles
    Test number
    911304400758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle hub seal leaking on to brake disc (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass149,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,823 miles
    Test number
    552205696644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail149,823 miles (+9,041)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,823 miles
    Test number
    752714128078
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear diff seal leaking on to brake disc (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass140,782 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    186162900182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,674 miles (+9,702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    302650269212
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (across rear) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass130,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,972 miles
    Test number
    951927350872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,972 miles (+60,829)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,972 miles
    Test number
    170237084699
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both o/s and n/s track rod ends worn (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass70,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    404872419720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,029 miles (+8,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,029 miles
    Test number
    587564879553
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing suspension swivel joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass113,045 miles (+9,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,045 miles
    Test number
    859404285005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass103,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,266 miles
    Test number
    167513184011
    • NoteVarious oil leaks from engine area
  22. Fail103,264 miles (+16,037)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    175453284014
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteVarious oil leaks from engine area
  23. Pass87,227 miles (+15,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    467243373007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,439 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    106765672026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,370 miles (+12,197)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    608122072011
    • FailureRear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass59,173 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    807480871090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,842 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    401264880005
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFluid around steering box-no leak apparent
  28. Fail52,819 miles (+6,031)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,819 miles
    Test number
    451062680068
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFluid around steering box-no leak apparent
  29. Pass46,788 miles (+7,003)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    204282189082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSurface perishing to all four tyres
  30. Pass39,785 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,785 miles
    Test number
    763187388030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,061 miles (+7,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,061 miles
    Test number
    241971967026
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  32. Pass24,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    742306386056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 YXG

Does LD03 YXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 YXG is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YXG?
The MOT on LD03 YXG is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 YXG done?
LD03 YXG was recorded at 193,625 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,572 miles a year.
Has LD03 YXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YXG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 YXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 YXG find?
LD03 YXG passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock mount; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock mount, and 5 more.

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