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RK03 YFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 133,157 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 133,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 130,325 miles

Front Bolt on cross member corroded and holed

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails corroded especially at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 130,325 miles

Front Bolt on cross member corroded and holed

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails corroded especially at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 127,348 miles

corrosion on chassis

engine oil leak and power steering leak visible

radiator support bar excessively corroded

slight corrosion around brake servo fixing offside inner wing

windscreen chipped in zone a

Fail 8 Sep 2022 127,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around engine gearbox area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis

engine oil leak and power steering leak visible

radiator support bar excessively corroded

slight corrosion around brake servo fixing offside inner wing

windscreen chipped in zone a

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 122,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 113,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 104,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,853 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion forming on chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,247 miles

All tyres perishing

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion on chassis

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both "D bushes" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut through to cords

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Rear light lenses cracked/damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2017 92,247 miles

All tyres perishing

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear tailgate step (6.1.C.1)

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion on chassis

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both "D bushes" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut through to cords

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Rear light lenses cracked/damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2016 86,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 74,820 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2013 74,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres in poor condition

n/s/r suspension link

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,176 miles

both front lower ball joints rubber boots starting to deteriorate

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 62,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,928 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear of chassis has surface corrosion starting to form

Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear of chassis has surface corrosion starting to form

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,915 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 46,055 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 46,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,933 miles

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

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

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 YFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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