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RK03 YFW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

202,702 mi
Last recorded202,702 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 202,702 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 200,641 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2025 200,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2024 198,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LAMP CLUSTER DAMAGED LENS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen NSF LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 194,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic light lense cover cracked

Offside Rear plastic light lense cover cracked

engine oil level over max slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2023 194,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic light lense cover cracked

Offside Rear plastic light lense cover cracked

engine oil level over max slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2022 188,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear tail light damaged .n/s repaired

rear chassis under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Sep 2021 183,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside windscreen damage bottom corner

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 179,425 miles

All of chassis and underneath under sealed restricting full inspection

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 179,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play back end of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All of chassis and underneath under sealed restricting full inspection

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play back of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 173,129 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of axle end under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear end of axle under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underseal on rear end of chassis,unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 Apr 2019 173,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of axle end under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear end of axle under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underseal on rear end of chassis,unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Apr 2018 164,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,590 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 153,307 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 150,286 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 150,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear lamps cracked and indicator lens seperating from lamps

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,503 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 127,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,293 miles

nearside rear tyre low

power steering pipes damp on pump

water damage front and rear number plates

Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,273 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,292 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 41,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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RK03 YFW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RK03 YFW, 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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RK03 YFW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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