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YV03 EHL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,029 mi
Last recorded168,029 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 EHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 168,029 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,021 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 149,560 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tubular cross member corrodded not part of test

Pass 30 Jul 2021 143,530 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front suspension appears low in comparison to opposite side, possibly weak spring

offside front suspension bump stop missing

radiator lower support assembly/crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 139,468 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 139,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 136,287 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 136,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 128,663 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 128,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 120,481 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 117,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,843 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,458 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 93,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,042 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 85,042 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,391 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,853 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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YV03 EHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV03 EHL, 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 YV03 EHL registered?

YV03 EHL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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