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YV03 BWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,358 mi
Last recorded132,358 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 BWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,271 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 126,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,325 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 114,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 105,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,932 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,203 miles

front steerig track rod some up /down movement in both track rod end ball joints

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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YV03 BWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YV03 BWK, 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

How do I check the history of YV03 BWK?

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What year was YV03 BWK registered?

YV03 BWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is YV03 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 BWK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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