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FV03 YVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,588 mi
Last recorded138,588 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 138,588 miles

Central Rear Belt and buckle missing

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade not clearing screen as normal (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 138,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2024 138,513 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 138,495 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 138,480 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed excessive oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases d cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and headlamp mounting bolts missing (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,705 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 128,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,550 miles

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

brake pipes and flexible hoses slightly corroded various places

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,218 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 119,210 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 119,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested oil level excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 112,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle muddy at time of test, offside front bottom ball joint has signs of rust around gaiter.

Fail 8 May 2017 112,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle muddy at time of test, offside front bottom ball joint has signs of rust around gaiter.

Pass 23 May 2016 107,194 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has surface rust

Fail 9 May 2016 107,193 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,015 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,011 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,290 miles

cat rattling

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,200 miles

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

cat rattling

Pass 10 May 2012 79,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted

some windows tinted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,039 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,888 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

some windows tinted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,286 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

traction control system warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,168 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,060 miles

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,757 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 34,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,042 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

FV03 YVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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