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YF03 AKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,151 mi
Last recorded123,151 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,151 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper & lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 123,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger - shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper & lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 120,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,833 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 118,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,487 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 104,122 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 99,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,893 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,893 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))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,841 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,422 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,861 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,861 miles

Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,819 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,819 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,771 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,265 miles

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

internal rattle from exhaust

Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,262 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,795 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,578 miles

osr back plate has light misting of oil

Pass 10 May 2007 17,619 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,921 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 AKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF03 AKG, 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 YF03 AKG registered?

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

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