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YL03 FFB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,483 mi
Last recorded129,483 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 129,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sidestep mounting heavily corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Sidetsep mounting heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COMPLETE CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 129,483 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sidestep mounting heavily corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Sidetsep mounting heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COMPLETE CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 129,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 127,555 miles

Slight play in watts linkage

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Apr 2022 124,415 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 120,202 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers/trays fitted

rear chassis/body underseal

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 119,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction light (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear brake disc shield slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 92,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear brake disc shield slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,261 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R reverse lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R bumpstop missing

O/S/R chassis slightly deteriorated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion on chassis

Slight seepage from rear diff/pinion seal

Unable to fully inspect boot seats

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,204 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

N/S/R chassis slightly corroded/deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R chassis slightly corroded/deteriated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak (back of engine)

Slight play in steering colum u.j

Slight seepage from rear diff seal

Slight wear on both front wiperblades

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,942 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,942 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 72,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot door does not open

boot seats folded (belts not tested)

both front tyres approching limit in middle of tred and wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake disks slightly worn

n/s/r tyre has small slice in tred (not exposing cords)

slight play in steering colum u.j

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,203 miles

boot door does not open

boot seats folded (belts not tested)

both front tyres approching limit in middle of tred and wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake disks slightly worn

n/s/r tyre has small slice in tred (not exposing cords)

slight play in steering colum u.j

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 42,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YL03 FFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YL03 FFB, 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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YL03 FFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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