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SK03 YVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 YVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 67,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,252 miles

rear suspension pipes leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,961 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,929 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 45,929 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,580 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 42,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,761 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,761 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,356 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,131 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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SK03 YVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK03 YVV, 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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SK03 YVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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