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YD03 BZC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

208,279 mi
Last recorded208,279 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 208,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 199,385 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 189,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 181,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 174,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 166,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 160,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 142,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 142,780 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 130,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,011 miles

front seats loose

outer steps corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,540 miles

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

transfer box oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,893 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,516 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 BZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD03 BZC registered?

YD03 BZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is YD03 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 BZC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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