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FV03 YVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

128,302 mi
Last recorded128,302 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 128,302 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 128,301 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 126,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,791 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 123,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,012 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger step corroded.

park brake little reserve travel.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 110,895 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger step corroded.

park brake little reserve travel.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 107,557 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,022 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,187 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,664 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,187 miles

brake pipes greased ,unable to inspect

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,002 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,831 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,444 miles

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

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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FV03 YVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FV03 YVH, 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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What year was FV03 YVH registered?

FV03 YVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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