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YF03 WVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

209,819 mi
Last recorded209,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 209,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 177,607 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2022 174,078 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 174,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Out Rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill / Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor / Out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Out Rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill / Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats Missing ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 169,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 167,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 163,529 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 163,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 193,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 150,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 145,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 135,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 134,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r disc poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2012 134,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r disc poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 131,613 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 131,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 128,804 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,905 miles

n/s/r suspension fault (slow to come up)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 113,573 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

n/s/r suspension fault (slow to come up)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 95,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 95,016 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,731 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 WVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

YF03 WVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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