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YB03 BWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 152,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 152,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 150,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 149,297 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,349 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear hydraulic pipe poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,524 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing starting to corrode

Offside Front Inner Wing Starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,506 miles

Nearside Front Near side inner wing very rusty near ABS Pump

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,864 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing down

both front swivel joint dust seals deteriorated

sill covers fitted

unable to fully view underside brake pipes due to vehicle design

underside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 114,907 miles

Rear brake pads wearing down

Unable to fully view all underside brake pipes due to vehicle design

Underside fuel pipes

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system and flanges starting to corrode

gear box and engine both have slight oil leaks

rear suspension and componets (ride hight) starting to corrode

Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust system and flanges starting to corrode

gear box and engine both have slight oil leaks

rear suspension and componets (ride hight) starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,909 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front self leveling unit eye bush slightly worn

unable to inspect brake pipes along top of rear chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,909 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front self leveling unit eye bush slightly worn

unable to inspect brake pipes along top of rear chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,794 miles

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

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

Unable to view all brake pipes due to manufacturers design

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,504 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 90,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,112 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 76,062 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,940 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB03 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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