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BV03 YHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,512 mi
Last recorded164,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 164,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 161,450 miles

modified for offroad use

Pass 7 Sep 2022 155,652 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 155,580 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 155,443 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 155,443 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 146,791 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 May 2017 146,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped centre (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2016 137,587 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 137,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 123,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,608 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,540 miles

red rust underside generally

slight wear in draglink ends

Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

red rust underside generally

slight wear in draglink ends

Pass 20 May 2009 59,429 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

o/s front tyre appropaching limit wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,281 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,853 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 YHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BV03 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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