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YL03 ZPF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,856 mi
Last recorded145,856 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 ZPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 145,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 141,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,134 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,448 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,530 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 107,244 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,972 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 93,968 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,211 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,208 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,466 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,464 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,816 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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YL03 ZPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YL03 ZPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 ZPF registered?

YL03 ZPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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