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YF03 WLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,639 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 114,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,547 miles

front shockabsorbers becoming worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 110,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front shockabsorbers becoming worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

loose bolt behind fuel pipes, in osf wheelarch. may cause chafing. adv attn.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,933 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

loose bolt behind fuel pipes, in osf wheelarch. may cause chafing. adv attn.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,570 miles

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

front brake discs worn

wipers starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

wipers starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,038 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 WLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLV, 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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What year was YF03 WLV registered?

YF03 WLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 WLV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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