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YF03 DCB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,588 mi
Last recorded112,588 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,688 miles

A.C.E pipes corroded

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter head (7.2.3)

A.C.E pipes corroded

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,351 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,351 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,929 miles

both rear brake disc back plates have slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,929 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake disc back plates have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear upper lamp unit has water in

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 55,494 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,126 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 DCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCB, 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 YF03 DCB registered?

YF03 DCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 DCB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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