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FV03 YWT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,519 mi
Last recorded150,519 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 150,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 150,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis heavily corroded and holed in multiple places around suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (near suspension arm attachment) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at steering box link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,575 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear chassis corroded

both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both front and rear out riggers for the side steps corroded

fuel filter damp

Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear mud flap loose

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,146 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 125,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 119,423 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 113,457 miles

Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,562 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,798 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,005 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 89,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,057 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 64,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,016 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 YWT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV03 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

FV03 YWT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 YWT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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