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YF03 WVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,371 mi
Last recorded213,371 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 213,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 204,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 193,019 miles

Condensation inside o/s front headlight,

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 152,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 152,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 144,736 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,958 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,682 miles

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

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

center stop lamp not operating

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,205 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sections underside the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

vehicle chassis has been extensively welded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 134,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sections underside the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

vehicle chassis has been extensively welded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 134,193 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,565 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 4 Sep 2014 122,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,926 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,503 miles

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

offside and nearside rear chassis section corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear discs slightly scored

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,451 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 98,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,990 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 75,989 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,555 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 52,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,044 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 WVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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