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YF03 NPG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,405 mi
Last recorded111,405 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,405 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced FRONT CORRODED BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 111,282 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP JOINT / UNDER STERING BOX ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced CORRODED BOTH SIDES FRONT (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP AND BOTTOM JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM .. CHASSIS END/FRONT OFF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP AND BOTTOM JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 103,181 miles

Offside Front chassis/ body mount corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2022 100,523 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,385 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 97,341 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel block at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc scored

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 94,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc scored

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,952 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding and scored.

corrosion developing on underside components of vehicle

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight dampness around fuel filter

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding and scored.

corrosion developing on underside components of vehicle

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,501 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,783 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,774 miles

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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 66,682 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,958 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 NPG 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 71.4%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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