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BV03 YHF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,703 mi
Last recorded167,703 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 167,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 165,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails ,floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

both chassis rails, and inner flitches slightly corrodd

Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside head lamp lens cracked

steering box has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 148,986 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeping (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar at wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements may require some adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Oct 2017 146,765 miles

Nearside Rear chassis showing corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear chassis showing corrosion

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,617 miles

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 28 Sep 2016 139,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe that run along chassis front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light inoperative

rear seats inaccessible at time of test belts not checked

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 134,590 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 134,017 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 114,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 102,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

offside rear and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,016 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 23 Mar 2009 72,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,328 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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BV03 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV03 YHF, 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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BV03 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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