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YD03 BVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,732 mi
Last recorded181,732 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 BVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 181,732 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 181,722 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 181,119 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside and chassis covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 179,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 159,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 159,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play End of drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,670 miles

offside front and both rear suspension bump stops missing

slight oil leak on rear diff oil seal

Fail 9 Oct 2020 152,664 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front and both rear suspension bump stops missing

slight oil leak on rear diff oil seal

Pass 4 Jun 2019 147,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 142,486 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 139,174 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,092 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 123,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 113,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 113,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,460 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,354 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,679 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 53,471 miles

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

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 BVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YD03 BVK, 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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YD03 BVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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