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YF03 HDS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,308 miles

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

Central General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,098 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2024 95,098 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,154 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,176 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR Chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,821 miles

chassis is cracked on the n/s/r of the vehicle more than 30cm away from a mounting point

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,863 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,126 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,150 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,280 miles

osr bump stop missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 59,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bump stop missimg N/S/R

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,578 miles

bump stop missimg N/S/R

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,380 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 41,380 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,548 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 32,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s/r bumper loose and cracked

nail in tyre

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 HDS 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 80%.

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 HDS, 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 HDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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