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YF03 BBA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

ace reservoir empty

Fail 30 Sep 2024 112,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ace suspension resevoir empty

Pass 28 Sep 2023 111,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,494 miles

Front rad support / crash bar heavily corroded and weakened

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis laminating and cracking (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2021 107,494 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front rad support / crash bar heavily corroded and weakened

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis laminating and cracking (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 100,656 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 100,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,977 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 93,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,442 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,442 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,196 miles

brake pipe corroded & greased

rear brake hose ferrals corroded

suspension pipe corroded & greased

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,624 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,109 miles

Oil leak

nsr and osr height sensors links split

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

nsr and osr height sensors links split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,064 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

not all brake pipes visible

o/s/r lamp broken and contains water

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,552 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

not all brake pipes visible

o/s/r lamp broken and contains water

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,320 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,999 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 BBA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BBA, 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 BBA registered?

YF03 BBA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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