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YF03 DOV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,047 mi
Last recorded115,047 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 115,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,798 miles

Front bar corroded behind bumper mounting

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside brake servo area corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,795 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump area corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front bar corroded behind bumper mounting

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside brake servo area corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,819 miles

Front Bar corroded under bumper mounting

Nearside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet near ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside rear back plate corroded

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,816 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Bar corroded under bumper mounting

Nearside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet near ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside rear back plate corroded

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,736 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTING TO CHASSIS. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak SUMP ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,928 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 from sump

Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,870 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mudflap bracket (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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 from sump

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 80,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,499 miles

front brake pads have 50% wear

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,453 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,030 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,030 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 62,431 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2010 62,431 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,037 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,148 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 46,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,204 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 DOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DOV, 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 DOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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