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YF03 DLL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,314 mi
Last recorded136,314 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 136,314 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,925 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,458 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 131,458 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 129,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body monting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,869 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,110 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 60,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,106 miles

handbrake has excess travel

Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,708 miles

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)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

all tyres starting to perish

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,532 miles

Oil leak

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

wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 22 May 2007 28,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,860 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 DLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DLL, 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 DLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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