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VF03 YPK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

161,454 mi
Last recorded161,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 161,454 miles

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

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

Underbody sealed.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 158,316 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 3 Oct 2022 156,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 155,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 145,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear parts of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 138,738 miles

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2017 132,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,565 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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VF03 YPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VF03 YPK, 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 VF03 YPK registered?

VF03 YPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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