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YB03 BVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 125,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pump mounting area excessively corroded (1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r coil spring mounting area (chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r coil spring mounting area (chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air suspension has been replaced with coil springs

Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

air suspension fault due to spring kit fitted

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle has no exhaust boxes or kat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,272 miles

Nearside Rear STEP CORROIDED

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 111,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear STEP CORROIDED

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,489 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Signs of wear in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,485 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

N/s rear hub oil seal weeping oil

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Signs of wear in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,441 miles

Ball joint has slight play on box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,035 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle anti-tramp linkage bearing has slight play

Rear brake bake plates damp!

Fail 29 Jul 2015 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear axle anti-tramp linkage bearing has slight play

Rear brake bake plates damp!

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,571 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,978 miles

n/s track rod end worn resulting in play

Pass 23 May 2011 54,518 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes split and worn

Pass 24 May 2010 45,037 miles

all flexy brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 5 May 2009 39,764 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,752 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 35,752 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2007 29,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,147 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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YB03 BVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB03 BVY, 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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YB03 BVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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