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YF03 CEZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 CEZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,758 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 111,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 105,190 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear of front prop as marked (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,988 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,188 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,791 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2013 76,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,497 miles

1. surface corrosion of rear suspension pipes, 2 play in steering system, 3 slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

1. surface corrosion of rear suspension pipes, 2 play in steering system, 3 slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,318 miles

Oil leak

knock on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

knock on engine

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,998 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,265 miles

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

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 CEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CEZ, 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 CEZ registered?

YF03 CEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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