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FV03 YVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,817 mi
Last recorded118,817 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,966 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,199 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 113,173 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,860 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,530 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 104,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,972 miles

OIL LEAK NOTED AT N/S/R HUB

Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear alxe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear oil seal at hub

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

boot seats folded away

Fail 13 Apr 2017 99,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear alxe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear oil seal at hub

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

boot seats folded away

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake high viz light not working

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak rear axle diff

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,924 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 83,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

engine oil low

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 67,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Near side rear hub has slight oil leak.

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,830 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,413 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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FV03 YVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

FV03 YVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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