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WV03 DYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,095 mi
Last recorded108,095 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 DYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 108,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Central brake light out

Nearside reverse light out

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Rear step corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

under bonnet inner wings corroding

underbody corrosion body and component

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,105 miles

Nearside reverse light out

Central brake light out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion on everything everywhere

Fail 25 Oct 2023 107,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central brake light out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reverse light out

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

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

underbody corrosion on everything everywhere

Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,401 miles

Central brake light out

Nearside reverse light out

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

exhaust flange deteriorated

handbrake out of adjustment

underbody rust

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,795 miles

Central brake light out

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

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

Rear step corroded

exhaust flange/mounts corroded

underbody corrosion

warning light on handbrake iffy

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,963 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,554 miles

Central brake light out

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

oil leaks

rear step corroded

underbody rust

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,207 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all chassis sections corroding

centre brake light inoperative

exhaust mountings corroding

fuel filter corroding

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,768 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear chassis sections corroding

rear silencer mountings corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,768 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear chassis sections corroding

rear silencer mountings corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,541 miles

power steering leak

centre brake lamp not working

chassis sections starting to rust

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,826 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light out

n/s wiper split

o/s/f brake low efficiency

oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,385 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

centre brake light not working

silencer mountings/joints corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,385 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre brake light not working

silencer mountings/joints corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,322 miles

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

rear chassis sections starting to rust

silencer clamps/mountings corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,322 miles

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

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

rear chassis sections starting to rust

silencer clamps/mountings corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre brake light out

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,725 miles

2x rear tyres cracked

3x wipers deteriorated

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre brake light out

o/s/f brake low efficiency

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,528 miles

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

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

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

some underbody rust

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 85,824 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,962 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,588 miles

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

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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WV03 DYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV03 DYY, 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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WV03 DYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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