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NU03 YVN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,395 mi
Last recorded143,395 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 YVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 143,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 140,572 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 140,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 129,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 110,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,620 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 77,620 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 62,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,818 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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NU03 YVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NU03 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU03 YVN registered?

NU03 YVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is NU03 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 YVN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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