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YF03 WVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 169,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 160,541 miles

Bonnet release lever is missing

Both rear seat backs are loose

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Central Exhaust joint is loose & rattling

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle suspension knuckle joint is nearly worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

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

Gear box oil leak

Headlamp levelling adjuster is not working

Headlamp levelling device not working

Nearside Front Bumper is damaged badly

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot is not secure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer disc face is very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspect suspension hydraulic pipe is weeping

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has an oil weep

Transfer box oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Large stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 155,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 155,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak anti rollbar stabiliser unit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rubber doughnut split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 151,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 151,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,343 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,825 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 137,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 137,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,059 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,058 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,337 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 95,763 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,621 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 93,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear nearside brake pads are getting low,& have been getting hot.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine,gearbox and rear diff leaking oil

front tyres wearing low

n/s/rear bump stop missing

steering box leaking fluid

Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine,gearbox and rear diff leaking oil

front tyres wearing low

n/s/rear bump stop missing

steering box leaking fluid

Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine,gearbox and rear diff leaking oil

front tyres wearing low

n/s/rear bump stop missing

steering box leaking fluid

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,367 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,429 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 27,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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 WVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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