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YH03 TAV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 TAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,822 miles

All Chassis Corroded

Front Lower Ball Joint Rubbers Perished

Front Springs Corroded

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

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,057 miles

All Chassis Slightly Corroded

Front Both Ball Joint Rubbers Perished

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Springs Corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,235 miles

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

Slight Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,576 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,078 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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YH03 TAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH03 TAV, 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 YH03 TAV registered?

YH03 TAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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