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WA03 YFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,154 mi
Last recorded129,154 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 YFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,114 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill @ rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 117,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 109,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing at ABS pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of anti roll bar on the top section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of the rear chassis holed behind and in front of the springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis are holed and badly corroded within the prescribed area of the spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear shock top mounting plates are badly corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar is damp

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear both rear springs are corroded on the top mounting

rear of engine and front of gear box are damp

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,992 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,826 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint active cornering enhancement ram (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes and chassis waxoyled

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,748 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint active cornering enhancement ram (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

chassis and brake pipes waxoyled

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2015 83,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,822 miles

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,073 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,832 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 32,175 miles

front and rear brake pads worn.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating/corroded.

slight pitting on o/s/f brake disc.

surface corrosion to underbody suspension and chassis components.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,175 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating/corroded.

front and rear brake pads worn.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

slight pitting on o/s/f brake disc.

surface corrosion to underbody suspension and chassis components.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,569 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,357 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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WA03 YFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WA03 YFF, 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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WA03 YFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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