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YF03 AGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,507 mi
Last recorded142,507 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 142,507 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

under-body has surface rust everywhere

Fail 1 Sep 2026 142,507 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

under-body has surface rust everywhere

Pass 30 May 2025 136,310 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,168 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil mist, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 116,846 miles

Chassis covered in undersealed

Front Radiator support corroded advise renewal

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Several steering/suspension component's have corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 116,646 miles

Chassis corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator support corroded advise renewal now

Rear Exhaust flange corroding

Several suspension components and steering

Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,342 miles

Chassis beginning to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 116,328 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Chassis beginning to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,584 miles

Chassis has light corrosion in several places

Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Chassis has light corrosion in several places

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 110,416 miles

chassis corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 101,668 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 95,942 miles

slight diesel weep from o/s/r engine

Fail 19 Jun 2013 90,961 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres cracking & getting low tread

several suspension boots cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,961 miles

front tyres cracking & getting low tread

several suspension boots cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,225 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,431 miles

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

tow bar bolts fouling fuel tank

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 57,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 46,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 38,338 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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YF03 AGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YF03 AGZ, 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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YF03 AGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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