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YD03 BVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,356 mi
Last recorded122,356 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 BVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 122,267 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 122,208 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal leak axle

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,926 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2021 121,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,271 miles

Both rear tyres have several small cuts on outer edges

Engine oil slight leak

Steering box slight leak

Fail 28 Apr 2018 119,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres have several small cuts on outer edges

Engine oil slight leak

Steering box slight leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,446 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advice rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

off side front bump stop missing. pass anvice

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advice rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

off side front bump stop missing. pass anvice

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,367 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 68,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness around off side rear axle. pass and advice.

Pass 7 May 2010 68,804 miles

dampness around off side rear axle. pass and advice.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,032 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,032 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice hand brake travel

off side rear axle oily. pass and advice

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,086 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,025 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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YD03 BVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD03 BVF, 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 YD03 BVF registered?

YD03 BVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YD03 BVF shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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